Grilled Pineapple and Shrimp Skewers (Printable)
Sweet pineapple and juicy shrimp grilled with chili lime for a tropical fusion experience.
# List of ingredients:
→ Protein & Produce
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
03 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
04 - 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
→ Marinade
05 - 3 tbsp olive oil
06 - Zest and juice of 2 limes
07 - 2 tbsp honey
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1-2 tsp chili flakes
10 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
13 - Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
14 - Lime wedges
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lime zest and juice, honey, minced garlic, chili flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
03 - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 15 minutes while marinating. Skip this step if using metal skewers.
04 - Thread shrimp, pineapple cubes, red bell pepper, and red onion pieces alternately onto each skewer, leaving slight space between pieces for even cooking.
05 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature (approximately 400°F) and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
06 - Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn opaque and develop slight char marks, and pineapple becomes caramelized.
07 - Remove skewers from grill, transfer to serving platter, and garnish generously with chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way honey and lime create this incredible sticky glaze that everyone fights over
- Marinating shrimp for just 15 minutes makes them impossibly tender and flavorful
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- Reserve a tablespoon of marinade before adding shrimp to brush on during grilling
- Do not overthread your skewers or the shrimp will steam instead of getting that beautiful char
03 -
- Keep a small bowl of water nearby to dip a paper towel for cleaning the grates between batches
- Let skewers rest for 2 minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute