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Grilled Pineapple Shrimp skewers with Coconut Dip
Grilled Pineapple Shrimp Skewers are sunshine on a stick! These seafood kabobs are slightly spicy, sweet, savory, and utterly delicious. Easy to make with a creamy, homemade coconut dip they are perfect for BBQs and summer parties.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
soak
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 186 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the coconut sauce:
- 1/2 cup coconut yogurt
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce or to taste
- 1 tsp lime juice
For the grilled shrimp:
- 1 pound 20-25 or 16-20 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 lices pineapple cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- Optional: chopped curly parsley to garnish
Instructions
To make the coconut sauce:
- Add the coconut yogurt, together with sriracha sauce and lime juice to a small bowl;
- whisk well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Cup of Yum
To make the skewers:
- Soak the skewers in water for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Alternately thread shrimps and pineapple slices onto the skewers.
- To cook the shrimp skewers:
- Brush the grill grate with some oil and preheat at high for 5 minutes.
- Place the skewers over the grill and cook for about 2 minutes per side.
- Once done, place on a serving plate and serve with the coconut sauce.
Notes
- To save time, buy tail-on shrimp that are already peeled and deveined.
- Use raw shrimp, pre-cooked shrimp will turn rubbery and tough when cooked again.
- Refrigerate the coconut sauce until ready to use.
- Before using them, soak the skewers in water for 10 to 20 mins to avoid burning. Or you can invest in some metal skewers.
- Use a preheated grill.
- You can use an outdoor grill, grill pan, or broiler to make these shrimp skewers.
- You don't have to keep the tails on the shrimp, but it does make for a nice presentation!
- Brush the grill with some oil before cooking the shrimp, this allows you to flip the shrimp without tearing.
- Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cook quickly, you only need 2-3 mins per side. You know they're done when the shrimps turn pink and opaque
- Garnish the shrimp with parsley or try some basil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
186kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
288mg
(96%)
Sodium
1220mg
(51%)
Potassium
208mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
40IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
226mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 288mg | 96% |
| Sodium | 1220mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 226mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.