Description
Grilled shrimp pineapple skewers are the perfect tropical treat for backyard barbecues that bring sunshine right to your plate. Juicy shrimp and sweet pineapple chunks caramelize beautifully when grilled, creating a simple yet flavorful summer dish that screams relaxation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs shrimp
- 1 pineapple
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
Marinade Ingredients:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, lime juice, and ginger in a medium bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Your marinade is ready in just 2 minutes.
- Pour half the marinade over 1.5 lbs large shrimp in a separate bowl. Coat thoroughly. In another bowl, combine 1-inch chunks of pineapple, red bell pepper, and red onion with remaining marinade. Cover both bowls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove marinated ingredients from refrigerator. Thread 4-5 shrimp onto each soaked wooden skewer, alternating with pineapple, bell pepper, and onion pieces. Space ingredients evenly for consistent grilling.
- Heat grill to 375-400F. Lightly oil grates to prevent sticking. Place skewers on preheated grill. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and vegetables develop light char marks.
- Transfer hot skewers to serving platter. Drizzle with extra marinade. Serve immediately over rice or alongside fresh salad. Your summery seafood meal is ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh, large shrimp for the best texture and flavor on the grill.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Make sure your grill is hot and clean to get perfect char marks without sticking.
- For a low-carb version, serve the skewers over cauliflower rice or mixed greens instead of traditional grains.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg