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Overhead view of two grilled kabobs on a plate, with shrimp and fresh pineapple. They are served with white rice and sprinkled with fresh cilantro.
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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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon grated or minced garlic, more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, more to taste
  • 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 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, 1 teaspoon grated or minced garlic, more to taste, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, more to taste
  • Add shrimp to marinade, cover, and place in fridge 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. 
  • Remove shrimp from marinade, reserving marinade. Cook marinade in small saucepan over high heat, until it comes to a boil, reducing slightly.
  • Thread 2 shrimp and 2 pineapple chunks on 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.
    Optional garnishes: fresh minced cilantro, toasted sesame seeds

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 oz.) pineapple chunks in 100% juice, drained well. Fresh is 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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