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    Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers Recipe

    Published: Apr 9, 2021 · Modified: May 26, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    When you’re ready to spice up dinner time try my Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers Recipe. The spicy-sweet chili sauce will have you coming back for seconds.

    Grilled Shrimp and pineapple skewers on a white platter

    You’re friends and family will love this delicious grilled dish and you’ll love how easy it is to make!

    What do I need to make Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers?

    ingredients to make grilled shrimp and pineapple skewers in glass bowls on a wooden cutting board

    Let’s start by gathering our ingredients together. In Chef Speak this is referred to as the Mise en Place, which translates to everything in its place. 

    It’s really a good idea to get into the habit of getting your ingredients ready. It speeds up the cooking process and ensures you’re not missing an ingredient you need to make the dish. 

    close up of grilled shrimp and pineapple skewers on white platter

    I love sweet chili sauce and use it as a marinade on shrimp, chicken and salmon. It adds a lot of flavor to a dish with just a little work. 

    You can also just brush it on when you grill. The natural sugars in the sauce help caramelize the food your grilling adding flavor and color to the dish. 

    It’s not difficult to look like a grilling superstar with recipes like this. Your friends will be amazed by this easy to make restaurant-style dish!

    Remember to Soak the Wooden Skewers in Water

    shrimp, pineapple, red and green peppers and red onions on skewers with a bowl of chili sauce and a brush

    Soaking the skewers in water for an hour or more will ensure that the wood doesn’t burn while you’re grilling your shrimp and pineapple skewers.

    Do I have to Marinate the Skewers?

    Don’t worry if you don’t have time to marinate the skewers. You can just brush on the sweet chili sauce and repeat the process while you’re grilling the skewers.

    shrimp and pineapple skewers in a glass baking dish

    Can marinating the shrimp too long hurt them?

    If you marinate the shrimp too long and the marinade is acidic (which this is) it will cook the shrimp. This is why I suggest 5 minutes or just brushing the marinade on the skewers before you grill. The little time sitting with the sweet chili sauce will add a little more flavor to the shrimp, but it’s not a deal breaker.

    Over-marinating shrimp can make them mushy, so don’t leave them too long. It will be an expensive lesson.

    How Long Should I Grill Shrimp?

    One of the greatest cooking sins is overcooking seafood. Shrimp (depending upon the size) usually take about 5-7 minutes to cook on a 350-400 degree grill.

    overhead shot of shrimp and pineapple skewers cooking on the grill.

    So after 3-4 minutes turn them over, this should help give you some color on the skewers. Depending upon your grill it could take a little longer.

    Remember to brush the skewers with the chili sauce.

    Can I use other seafood, chicken or beef with instead of shrimp?

    This recipe is easily adaptable to just about any protein you like to eat and that will fit on the skewer or be cut into pieces that will fit on the skewer.

    Make these skewers your own by using ingredients you love to eat. Don’t like peppers? Try grape tomatoes. Not a fan of onions? How about mushrooms or cauliflower florets?

    Get the idea? Have fun with the recipe!

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    Are you ready to grill up deliciousness? I promise your family and friends will think you’re a grill master when you serve up my Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers!

    No Grill, No Problem. You can make these on a grill pan or in your oven.

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    Sweet Chili Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers:

    I love grilling and I love seafood. When you're ready to spice up your grilling game make sure to try my Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers with a sweet chili sauce.  They'll be the hit of your next get together!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 182kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound 16-20 Shrimp gulf or pacific shrimp peeled with tail on and deveined without cutting to far into the shrimp.
    • Skewers If using wood soak them for one hour before use.
    • 2 cups fresh pineapple cut into 1 inch cubes
    • 1 large green bell pepper seeded and cut into 1 inch x 1 inch piece
    • 1 large red bell pepper seeded and cut into 1 inch x 1 inch piece
    • 1 large red onion peeled and cut into 1 inch x 1 inch chunks
    • 12 ounces sweet chili sauce
    • ¼ cup lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
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    Instructions

    • If you’re using wooden skewers, make sure to pre-soak them in water for at least 1 hour
    • Preheat a grill over medium heat (350º-400ºF)
    • Mix the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, cilantro and sea salt together in a medium bowl.
    • Thread the shrimp, pineapple, red onions and peppers onto the skewers alternating the red and green peppers as you go. Use two shrimp per skewer with veggies in between and on the outside of each shrimp.
    • Brush skewers with half the marinade and let sit for 5 minutes.
    • Place the skewers on the grill, and grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Brush the skewers with the remaining chili sauce as they cook.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1013mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    Chef Dennis Littley is a classically trained chef with over 40 years of experience working in the food service industry. In his second career as a food blogger he has made it his mission to demistify cooking by sharing his time-tested recipes, knowledge, and chef tips to help you create easy-to-make restaurant-quality meals in your home kitchen. Let Chef Dennis help you bring the joy of cooking into your home. For more details, check out his About page.

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    1. Jessica Formicola

      April 12, 2021 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      I am beyond ready for grilling season! The flavor combination of shrimp and pineapple is so genius my family loved the skewers!

      Reply
    2. Amy

      April 11, 2021 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Perfect for a BBQ!

      Reply
    3. Catherine

      April 11, 2021 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      It was delish! So many amazing flavours 🙂

      Reply
    4. Swathi

      April 11, 2021 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      This shrimp and pineapple skewers looks yum. Simple marinade I like it.

      Reply
    5. Elizabeth

      April 10, 2021 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe! It was so delicious!

      Reply
    6. Sondra

      April 10, 2021 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious!

      Reply
    7. Kim Guzman

      April 09, 2021 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      I love the sweetness of the grilled pineapple with the shrimp. Delicious!

      Reply
    8. Leslie

      April 09, 2021 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent summer recipe!

      Reply
    9. Sue

      April 09, 2021 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved the sweetness from the sauce and the pineapple, its a great complement to the shrimp. Yummy!

      Reply
    10. Emily Flint

      April 09, 2021 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      Shrimp and pineapple are a match made in heaven! My family loved this dish!

      Reply
    11. Marta

      March 04, 2021 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      I’ve been struggling with feeling cooped up in the house so I decided to invoke the spirit of summer and made these skewers. They were tasty and great mood-booster. Will definitely be making these more often.

      Reply
    12. Becca T

      June 26, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      What would you pair this with at a bbq? Fresh green salad? Corn on cob? What other options would go well? Having. Apart next week and looking for other ideas to serve with this.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        June 27, 2020 at 10:12 am

        I would serve rice as the starch and pretty much anything you like to eat as a vegetable. Grill some other veggies cutting up some ears of corn to put into the grilled mix. A salad is always a good choice.

        Reply
    13. GERRY SJODIN

      January 13, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      I’M SITTING HERE AT THE KITCHEN TABLE WATCHING THE SNOW COME DOWN, GOT ABOUT A FOOT LAST NIGHT, AND THEN YOU COME WITH THIS FABULOUS LOOKING BBQ SKEWER WITH ALL MY FAV INGREDIENTS.
      WELL, IT ISN’T QUITE BBQ WEATHER YET HERE IN B.C. BUT I WILL CERTAINLY BE MAKING THESE SKEWERS VERY SOON, AND I THINK OFTEN.
      WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO OVEN COOK THESE???
      MERCI, AND THANK YOU MON AMI

      Reply
    14. Natalie

      July 08, 2019 at 6:13 am

      5 stars
      Oh this looks so delicious. I love the flavor combo. I must save this and make for my guest and next garden BBQ party. I bet we all gonna enjoy this very much.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        July 08, 2019 at 9:26 am

        Thanks for the great review Natalie! I hope you get to make the skewers soon

        Reply
    15. Daniela

      July 08, 2019 at 6:10 am

      These shrimp and pineapple skewers were perfect for summer and I adore how colorful they are!

      Reply
    16. Chef and Steward

      July 07, 2019 at 9:22 pm

      THis is the perfect thing to make for a grilling party. It’s been ages Chef Dennis. This was great to find.

      Reply
    17. Michele

      July 07, 2019 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      Those shrimp skewers are showstoppers! My family loved eating these. Not only do they look delicious, but they look like summer. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        July 07, 2019 at 5:33 pm

        They would make a delicious summertime dinner on the patio Michele! Thanks for the great review

        Reply
    18. Kelly Anthony

      July 07, 2019 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      I also love seafood and grilling especially in the summer. Your marinade looks like the perfect amount of sweet and heat.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        July 07, 2019 at 2:47 pm

        Thank you Kelly, I hope you get to try my recipe soon!

        Reply
    19. Michelle

      July 07, 2019 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      These grilled shrimp skewers are epic! So perfect for barbecue season! I love that marinade too, so full of flavour.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        July 07, 2019 at 2:48 pm

        My friends love those skewers, I hope they’re a hit at your house!

        Reply
    20. Heathe

      July 07, 2019 at 8:16 am

      This looks like great recipe. I love grilling and eating seafood so this is perfect.

      Reply
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