Grilled Shrimp And Pineapple Kabobs Recipes

SWEET CHILI SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS:

Steps:

• If you're using wooden skewers, make sure to pre-soak them in water for at least 1 hour
• Preheat a grill over medium heat (350º-400ºF)
• Mix the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, cilantro and sea salt together in a medium bowl.
• Thread the shrimp, pineapple, red onions and peppers onto the skewers alternating the red and green peppers as you go. Use two shrimp per skewer with veggies in between and on the outside of each shrimp.
• Brush skewers with half the marinade and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Place the skewers on the grill, and grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Brush the skewers with the remaining chili sauce as they cook.

GRILLED SHRIMP KABOBS WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• For marinade, combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl, whisking to combine.
• Add shrimp to marinade, cover, and place in fridge for at least 1 hour, up to 3 hours.
• 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.
• 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 2-3 minutes, brushing with marinade.
• Flip skewers, and brush with marinade one more time. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. It should appear pink and firm.
• Garnish with cilantro or toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

PINEAPPLE SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, honey and garlic. Set aside 1/3 cup. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread the shrimp, green pepper and pineapple. Place kabobs in a large resealable plastic bag; pour remaining marinade over kabobs. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Cover and chill reserved marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade.

SPICY PINEAPPLE-GLAZED SHRIMP KEBABS

Steps:

• Heat a cast-iron grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
• Combine the pineapple juice, lemon juice, lime juice, ginger, jalapeno, soy sauce, honey and cilantro in a small saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
• Skewer the shrimp on 8 metal skewers or on 8 wooden skewers that have been soaked in water for at least 20 minutes, alternating with pieces of pineapple, onion and bell pepper.
• Brush or drizzle the kebabs with the pineapple glaze. Grill until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with the glaze. Serve hot.

GRILLED TERIYAKI SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Thread shrimp and pineapple alternately onto skewers and place on a platter.
• Arrange skewers on the hot grate. Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Turn grill to low heat and brush sauce on both sides of skewers. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds.

GRILLED SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan combine 4 tablespoons of the marmalade, water, soy sauce and optional hot sauce; set aside.
• If skewers are wooden, pre-soak approximately 30 minutes.
• Cut pineapple into 4 crosswise slices; core and cut each slice in quarters to make 16 small wedges.
• Peel and devein shrimp.
• Thread on 4 skewers the shrimp alternating with pineapple wedges. Brush some of the marmalade-soy sauce mixture on shrimp and pineapple.
• Place skewers on rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat. Grill 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are opaque and pineapple is heated through. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
• Heat remaining marmalade-soy sauce mixture and bring to a full boil; remove from heat source.
• Transfer prepared rice mixture to a serving bowl; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons marmalade and cilantro.
• Serve kabobs with rice and boiled marmalade-soy sauce mixture.

SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE KEBABS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine the pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, 1/2 the green onions, and the garlic in a large, resealable bag. Turn to mix. Add the shrimp, turn the bag to mix again, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Prepare a medium (350 F to 375 F) gas or charcoal grill fire. Remove shrimp and pineapple from bag and thread loosely onto skewers.
• Grill the kebabs until the shrimp are completely pink all around. Serve garnished with the remaining chopped green onions.

GRILLED SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP, PEPPER AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS

Steps:

• In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix marinade ingredients. Add shrimp, pineapple, bell pepper and onions; stir to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes, turning once or twice.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Carefully brush vegetable oil on grill rack. On each of 4 (12- to 14-inch) metal skewers, thread shrimp, pineapple, bell pepper and onions alternately, leaving small space between each piece. Reserve marinade.
• Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning and brushing with marinade once, until shrimp are pink and vegetables are tender. Discard any remaining marinade.