Grilled Shrimp And Pineapple Kabobs Recipe

Sweet and savory perfection! These Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Kabobs are incredibly easy to make, bursting with tropical flavor, and ready in under an hour. The juicy shrimp and caramelized pineapple are perfectly complemented by a tangy marmalade-soy glaze. A quick and impressive recipe for your next BBQ or weeknight dinner!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 213.9 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grilled Shrimp And Pineapple Kabobs

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How to Make Grilled Shrimp And Pineapple Kabobs

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 4 tablespoons orange marmalade, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional).
  2. Set aside.
  3. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  4. Cut 1 fresh pineapple into 4 crosswise slices.
  5. Core each pineapple slice and cut into 16 small wedges.
  6. Peel and devein 1 pound of large shrimp.
  7. Thread shrimp and pineapple wedges onto 4 skewers, alternating between the two.
  8. Brush the skewers generously with the marmalade-soy sauce mixture.
  9. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  10. Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink and opaque and pineapple is heated through and slightly caramelized.
  11. Remove skewers from grill.
  12. Cover to keep warm.
  13. In the same saucepan, heat the remaining marmalade-soy sauce mixture to a full boil.
  14. Remove from heat.
  15. Prepare your rice according to package directions. (Approximately 1 cup uncooked rice)
  16. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl.
  17. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of orange marmalade and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro into the rice.
  18. Serve the grilled shrimp and pineapple kabobs immediately with the rice and the boiled marmalade-soy sauce mixture as a topping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

0g

Carbs

12g