Description
Healthy Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers offer a masterclass in balancing sweet, savory, and smoky notes. This dish combines succulent wild-caught shrimp with caramelized pineapple for a delicious and nutritious meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Wild-Caught Large Shrimp (16/20 count)
1 small Fresh Pineapple
3 tablespoons Avocado Oil
1 tablespoon Organic Honey or Maple Syrup
2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
3 cloves Garlic Cloves
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes
- In a large glass bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper
- Add the cleaned shrimp to the bowl and toss gently to coat. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes
- Assemble the skewers by alternating marinated shrimp and fresh pineapple cubes
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates
- Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are opaque and the pineapple has char marks
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime juice
Notes
Pat the shrimp dry before marinating to ensure a better sear.
Consider using two skewers for stability while grilling.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg