Teriyaki Pineapple Grilled Shrimp Skewers
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Teriyaki Pineapple Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Description
The shrimp are first marinated with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, optional ground cumin, olive oil, brown sugar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. This blend imparts smoky, slightly spicy, and tangy notes. After marination, pineapple cut into cubes is skewered alternately with shrimp on soaked bamboo or metal skewers to prevent burning or slipping off. The skewers are grilled over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning once, while basting with teriyaki sauce to add sweet soy glaze and moisture.
The result is a combination of juicy shrimp with a light crust and caramelized pineapple pieces. Fresh coriander leaves and lemon wedges garnish add herbaceous brightness and citrus notes. These skewers pair well with rice or couscous and can be used in tacos, sandwiches, or salads for versatility in meals.
Jumbo shrimp with tails left on are recommended for ease of handling and presentation, but smaller shrimp can be used by skewering with two sticks. Fresh shrimp provide the best texture and flavor, while fully thawed frozen shrimp are also suitable if dried before use. Cumin is optional and can be omitted to suit taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
- 1 pineapple (peeled and sliced into cubes)
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce (feel free to use more sauce if needed)
For the marinade
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cumin optional, please skip if you don't like cumin flavors, powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- lime juice of 1
For garnish
- Coriander fresh leaves
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- To shrimp add smoked paprika, cayenne, ground cumin(optional), olive oil, brown sugar, juice of 1 lime, and salt and pepper to taste. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes. While shrimp marinate, cut pineapple into cubes, you can use how to cut a pineapple post for reference.
- Soak bamboo skewer sticks in water for about 15-20 minutes to avoid burning. If using metal skewers, ignore this step. Fire up the grill.
- Thread in pineapple cubes, and marinated shrimp alternatively. Generously rub teriyaki sauce over it. Grill the shrimp on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning the shrimp halfway through the process.
- Don’t forget to slather some of the deliciousness of Hawaiian teriyaki sauce over the shrimp and pineapple in between grilling and as soon as they come out of the grill.
- Serve immediately. Perfect with rice or couscous. It's also great on tacos, sandwiches, for meal prep with rice, in salads almost everything.
Notes
- The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary depending on used ingredients.
- Use fresh shrimp when possible; if using frozen, thaw fully, drain, and pat dry.
- Leaving the tails on jumbo shrimp makes handling easier and presentation nicer, but it's optional.
- For small shrimp, use two skewers to keep them secure on the grill.
- Grill carefully to prevent shrimp from falling through the grill grates.
- Ground cumin adds an earthy note but can be omitted if undesired.
- Serve the skewers immediately after grilling for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 229mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 1813mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 90.7mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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