Grilled Pineapple & Shrimp Skewers with Coconut Glaze
Juicy grilled shrimp and sweet pineapple glazed with coconut for a delightful summer dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- Jumbo shrimp
- Fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
- 1 can coconut milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Chili (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, brown sugar, lime juice, and soy sauce.
- Cut the pineapple into chunks.
- Thread shrimp and pineapple onto soaked bamboo skewers, alternating between them.
- Brush the skewers generously with the coconut glaze.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Apply a final layer of glaze just before removing from the grill.
- Let cool slightly and serve.
Notes
Skewers can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Coconut glaze lasts 3 days if tightly covered.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: grilled shrimp, pineapple skewers, summer recipe, coconut glaze, BBQ