Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers Recipe
Delightful Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers grilled to perfection, featuring a tangy and sweet marinade of soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and honey, ideal for a quick and flavorful summer appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 6 skewers, serves 3-6 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion, Seafood
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 18 large shrimp (peeled & deveined, 21–30 count or larger)
Fruit
- 12 fresh pineapple pieces (cut into 1 inch chunks)
Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Others
- 6 wooden skewers (soaked in water for at least 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Lay out the peeled and deveined shrimp and pineapple chunks on a clean cutting board to organize for skewering.
- Skewer Assembly: Thread the pineapple and shrimp alternately onto the soaked wooden skewers, ensuring even distribution for balanced cooking.
- Make the Marinade: In a large, sturdy zipper plastic bag, combine soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and pepper; seal and gently mix to blend flavors.
- Marinate Skewers: Insert the assembled skewers carefully into the marinade bag, avoiding punctures, then massage the bag so the marinade coats the shrimp and pineapple evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the skewers in the marinade for 10 minutes only to avoid the acid breaking down the shrimp texture.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium heat, suitable for even and controlled cooking of seafood.
- Grill Skewers: Remove the skewers from the marinade and place on the grill; cook for 5 to 8 minutes, turning once until shrimp curls and turns pink, being careful not to overcook.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Do not marinate shrimp for more than 10 minutes to avoid a mushy texture caused by acidic ingredients.
- Turn the skewers once during grilling for even cooking.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
- Can be served with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
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