Description
Tropical paradise meets summer grilling with these zesty grilled shrimp pineapple skewers, combining sweet and tangy flavors in one perfect bite. Succulent shrimp and caramelized pineapple chunks create an irresistible island-inspired dish you’ll crave at every backyard barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 2 cups (473 ml) fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lime juice (fresh)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey or brown sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Skewer Preparation: Immerse wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes to prevent charring during grilling.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Thoroughly coat shrimp in marinade and let rest for 15-20 minutes to absorb rich flavors.
- Skewer Construction: Carefully thread marinated shrimp, pineapple chunks, and bell pepper pieces onto prepared skewers, creating an attractive alternating pattern for visual appeal and balanced taste.
- Grill Ignition: Heat grill to medium-high temperature (375-400°F), ensuring optimal cooking surface for perfect caramelization and protein sear.
- Cooking Process: Position skewers on hot grill grate, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp transform to vibrant pink and develop slight char, while pineapple acquires delicate grill marks that enhance natural sweetness.
- Presentation: Transfer grilled skewers to serving platter, garnishing with fresh cilantro and optional lime squeeze to elevate flavor profile and add bright, zesty finish.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes before grilling to stop them from catching fire and breaking during cooking.
- Let shrimp marinate for 15-20 minutes maximum to enhance flavor without making seafood tough or breaking down protein texture.
- Maintain medium-high heat around 375-400°F to achieve perfect char on pineapple and ensure shrimp cook quickly without becoming rubbery.
- Thread skewers evenly with alternating shrimp and pineapple chunks to guarantee consistent cooking and attractive presentation, ensuring each bite has complementary flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg