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Tropical Shrimp and Pineapple Grilled Skewers

featured in 7 Healthy Low-Calorie Seafood Dinners

Take your taste buds on a tropical journey with these grilled skewers, featuring juicy shrimp and sweet chunks of pineapple seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices.

Kahnita Wilkerson
Tasty Team
87% would make again
Total Time

30 minutes

30 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

10 minutes

10 min

Tropical Shrimp and Pineapple Grilled Skewers

Inspired by closetcooking.com

Total Time

30 minutes

30 min

Prep Time

20 minutes

20 min

Cook Time

10 minutes

10 min

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • 1 cup pineapple (245 g), cubed
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • ¾ cup water (175 mL)
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, or white vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ¼ cup coconut cream (60 g)
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 limes, zested and divided
  • 1 pineapple, 1/2 inch (1 cm) cubes
  • 1 lb de-veined and peeled shrimp (455 g)

Cornstarch Slurry

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Special Equipment

  • wooden skewer

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 237
  • Fat 5g
  • Carbs 34g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Sugar 28g
  • Protein 16g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Place wooden skewers in a bowl of water to soak for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Puree the pineapple, garlic, chili sauce, and water in a food processor.
  3. Heat a pan over medium heat, and add the pureed sauce mixture.
  4. Add vinegar, salt, coconut cream, lime juice, and zest of one lime.
  5. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  6. Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create the slurry, then add the mixture into the sauce and simmer until the sauce thickens, about a minute.
  7. Skewer the pineapple and shrimp, then brush sauce on both sides.
  8. Grill skewers over medium-high heat until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  9. Sprinkle finished skewers with lime zest and serve with remaining sauce.
  10. Enjoy!
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