Pineapple Shrimp Skewers: A Savory Delight for Every Occasion
These Pineapple Shrimp Skewers are a delightful combination of sweet and savory, featuring juicy shrimp, caramelized pineapple, and bell peppers glazed with a BBQ-honey sauce, grilled to perfection.
Equipment
- Wooden skewers
- BBQ or grill
- Grill pan (alternative)
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (26-30 count per pound), thawed, peeled, tails on
- 1 pineapple cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce and honey, stirring until well mixed.
- Thread the shrimp, pineapple pieces, and red bell pepper pieces onto the prepared skewers.
- Season the skewers generously with salt and pepper.
- Preheat your grill or BBQ to high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-high.
- Grill the skewers with the lid down for 4-5 minutes per side, until the shrimp are cooked through and opaque.
- Brush the skewers with the BBQ-honey sauce mixture twice during cooking, including once after flipping them.
Notes
- Cut pineapple into small pieces to ensure even cooking. Green bell pepper or red onion can be substituted or added.
- Cooking times may vary based on your grill type. Total grilling time is approximately 8-10 minutes. This recipe yields about 6 large skewers.
Notes
Cut pineapple into small pieces to ensure even cooking within the short grilling time. Green bell pepper or red onion can be substituted for or added to the red bell pepper. Cooking times vary depending on the type of grill or pan used (gas, charcoal, etc.). Total grilling time is approximately 8-10 minutes. Recipe yields approximately 6 large skewers.