Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers

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:

1. Preheat grill over high heat.
2. Stir together the soy sauce, honey, ginger, sesame oil, lime juice, and green onions in a large bowl.
3. Add the shrimp and pineapple and toss to coat.
4. Thread the shrimp and pineapple onto metal skewers.
5. Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, until pineapple is caramelized and shrimp is pink and opaque.
6. 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!

Some great summer sides to serve with your shrimp:

• Grilled Summer Squash
• Grilled asparagus
• Coconut Quinoa