Grilled Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
Follow these steps to make flavorful shrimp and pineapple skewers with a simple sweet and tangy glaze, perfect for grilling.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Total Time: 28 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, olive oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes to make the marinade.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat, and let it marinate for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not marinate longer than 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Thread the marinated shrimp and pineapple chunks alternately onto the skewers. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Place the skewers on the hot grill. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the pineapple has light grill marks.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush the skewers with a little reserved marinade during the last minute of grilling.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, simmer the leftover marinade in a small saucepan until it reduces slightly before brushing onto the skewers.
- Serve these skewers with coconut rice or a light green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 180