Ingredients
Scale
Let’s dive into the ingredients to make these skewers a reality:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning)
If you’re out of fresh pineapple, canned pineapple chunks work too—just be sure to drain them well. You can also substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
Instructions
Ready to get grillin’? Here’s how you can make these skewers:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. This marinade is the heart of the dish, infusing the shrimp and pineapple with sweet and savory goodness.
- Place the shrimp in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, and pour half of the marinade over them. Toss to coat, then marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, marinate the pineapple chunks separately with the remaining marinade.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If you’re anything like me, you might enjoy the nostalgic scent of a grill warming up, reminiscent of family barbecues from my childhood.
- Thread the shrimp and pineapple chunks alternately onto the skewers. This is a great step to involve the kiddos—just be sure to supervise those pointy skewers!
- Place the skewers on the grill, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through. Keep an eye out for those beautiful grill marks—they’re a sign of deliciousness to come.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a minute or two before serving. This is the perfect time to gather everyone around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Grilled Pineapple Shrimp Skewers, recipe, cooking, food
