Grilled shrimp and pineapple make a fun choice for a simple, summery meal. The pineapple gets caramelized and sweet, with a touch of savory from the marinade, while the shrimp gets charred and smoky. Great flavor combo!
You will love how easy this recipe is to throw together – just heat the grill, toss shrimp and pineapple in the marinade, skewer them, and grill for a few minutes.
How to make Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers
Ingredients:
- 2 (12 oz) packages raw shrimp, peeled
- 3 cups diced pineapple
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- juice of one lime
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- Optional veggie side of your choice (asparagus, zucchini, mushrooms, and peppers do well here, either roasted or grilled)
Directions:
- Preheat grill over high heat.
- Stir together the soy sauce, honey, ginger, sesame oil, lime juice, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Add the shrimp and pineapple and toss to coat.
- Thread the shrimp and pineapple onto metal skewers.
- Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, until pineapple is caramelized and shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Serve shrimp and pineapple with a squeeze of lime and grilled veggies of your choice.
You can also throw some extra veggies on the grill for a balanced, colorful meal; asparagus is a great match here, as are peppers. You can make some extra marinade for the veggies, or just dress them in a little oil, salt, and pepper – whatever you like!
If you don’t have a grill or are tight on time and want to make this recipe without the skewers, that will work too – just pan sear the shrimp and pineapple in the sauce, and roast your veggies separately in the oven. Lots of options here, grill or not!
