Golden charred shrimp and chunks of caramelized pineapple shine amidst the vibrant greens and purples from bell peppers and red onions. All neatly aligned on a skewer sitting on a white plate garnished with a sprig of fresh cilantro.

Tropical Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

Name: Tropical Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: large shrimp, 16 deveined and shells removed; pineapple, 1 cut into 16 chunks; red onion, 1 cut into 16 pieces; bell peppers (assortment of colours), 2 cut into 16 pieces; olive oil, 1/4 cup; cloves of garlic, 2 minced; fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons; chili flakes, 1 teaspoon (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste

Category BBQ

Prep 25 minutes

Cook 6 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: April 22, 2024

This recipe gives a tropical twist to the classic skewer. The sweet and tangy pineapple pairs wonderfully with succulent shrimp and the red onions provide a pungent contrast. Adding in seasonal veggies gives a fresh, tantalizing boost to every bite.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large shrimp - 16 - deveined and shells removed
Pineapple - 1 - cut into 16 chunks
Red onion - 1 - cut into 16 pieces
Bell peppers (assortment of colours) - 2 - cut into 16 pieces
Olive oil - 1/4 cup
Cloves of garlic - 2 - minced
Fresh lime juice - 2 tablespoons
Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon - (optional)
Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥⏳🔆

Preheat your grill to medium heat.
Step 2 - 🍚🌶️🍋

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lime juice, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
Step 3 - 🍤🍍🍅

Add the shrimp, pineapple chunks, onion pieces, and bell peppers to the bowl and toss until everything is well coated.
Step 4 - 🍡🌈🔀

Thread the shrimp, pineapple, onion, and bell peppers onto skewers, alternating for variety.
Step 5 - 🍢🔥⌚

Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
Step 6 - 🙌🍽️😋

Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Additional

Make sure to soak your skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before use if they're wooden to prevent them from burning. This dish pairs well with a crisp, white wine. If you're looking to get the kids involved, they can help skewer the ingredients.