Description
Grilled Shrimp Pineapple Skewers are a delicious and vibrant dish that combines succulent shrimp, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables, all marinated and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Extra lime wedges for garnish
- Additional chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime zest and juice, honey, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, minced garlic, cilantro, and jalapeño until well combined.
- Marinate the shrimp: Add shrimp to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Assemble the skewers: Thread shrimp, pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and red onion onto skewers, alternating ingredients for balanced color and flavor distribution.
- Prepare the grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the skewers: Place skewers on grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until shrimp are opaque throughout and vegetables show light charring.
- Finish and serve: Remove skewers from grill and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add more jalapeño to taste.
- These skewers can also be cooked in an oven or on a stovetop grill pan if grilling outdoors is not an option.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg