Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Pineapple
A delightful summer entree, grilled shrimp kabobs with sunny chunks of pineapple, and homemade teriyaki sauce, are so easy and just plain delicious!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
- 1 teaspoon grated or minced garlic, more if desired
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, more if desired
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (I like to use tail-on shrimp)
- ½ fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1 ½ -inch pieces
Optional Garnishes:
- fresh minced cilantro
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- For marinade, combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl, whisking to combine.¼ cup honey, 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root, 1 teaspoon grated or minced garlic, more if desired, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, more if desired
- Add shrimp to marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours.1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Soak 10 wooden skewers in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
- Remove shrimp from marinade, reserving marinade. Cook marinade in small saucepan over high heat, bringing it to a boil, then reducing heat and simmering for a few minutes to kill bacteria. It will reduce slightly.
- Thread 2 shrimp and 2 pineapple chunks onto each skewer. Push skewers through the heads and tails of the shrimp; alternate with chunks of pineapple.½ fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1 ½ -inch pieces
- Heat grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F. Lightly oil hot grill to prevent shrimp from sticking.
- Place skewers on grill and grill for 2 to 3 minutes, brushing with marinade.
- Flip skewers, and brush with marinade one more time. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. It should appear pink and firm.
- Garnish with cilantro or toasted sesame seeds, if desired, and serve immediately.fresh minced cilantro
Notes
- Alternative cooking methods: You can broil shrimp kabobs in the oven or in a grill pan on the stove. The cooking times will be similar, depending on the size of the shrimp.
- Honey substitute: 3 tablespoons brown sugar can be substituted for the honey. You may need to add a splash of pineapple juice to get the right consistency.
- With canned pineapple: Instead of fresh pineapple, you can use 1 large can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in 100% juice, drained well. Fresh tastes better though.
Nutrition
Serving: 2.5skewers | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1078mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg
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