Description
Bring bold tropical flavors to your table with these grilled shrimp pineapple skewers—perfect for a quick dinner, easy recipe nights, or even healthy snack ideas. Juicy shrimp are marinated in a zesty blend of spices and citrus, then paired with sweet, caramelized pineapple for a vibrant, mouthwatering dish.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 small red onion chunks
1 red bell pepper squares
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp dry and place in a large bowl
2. Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, spices, and honey
3. Coat shrimp with marinade and refrigerate 15–30 minutes
4. Soak skewers if wooden
5. Thread shrimp, pineapple, and vegetables onto skewers
6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat
7. Grill 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through
8. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice before serving
Notes
Do not over-marinate shrimp to avoid mushy texture
Leave space between ingredients for even cooking
Use fresh pineapple for best flavor and caramelization
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 165mg