Barbecued Shrimp and Pineapple Kabobs Recipe

Name: Barbecued Shrimp and Pineapple Kabobs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Italian dressing; ½ cup chili sauce (I use Heinz); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 12 lbs shrimp, peeled, cooked and deveined; 1 onion, cut into 2 inch pieces; 1 green pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces; 1 red pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces; 14 fresh pineapple, cut into 2 inch pieces (or use canned chunk pineapple); 6 wooden skewers

Servings: persons

1 cup Italian dressing
½ cup chili sauce (I use Heinz)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 12 lbs shrimp, peeled, cooked and deveined
1 onion, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 green pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 red pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
14 fresh pineapple, cut into 2 inch pieces (or use canned chunk pineapple)
6 wooden skewers

1
In 2 quart bowl, mix Italian dressing, chili sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
2
Add shrimp and stir to coat well.
3
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4
Drop onion, green and red pepper into boiling water for about 1 minute.
5
Drain and dry thoroughly.
6
Soak wooden skewers in water for about 15 minutes.
7
Remove shrimp from marinade.
8
On skewers, alternately thread shrimp, pineapple, onion, green and red peppers.
9
Grill or broil, turning once and brushing with marinade, cook on one side.
10
Turn and cook other side about 8 to 10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

227

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Italian dressing, ½ cup chili sauce (I use Heinz), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Shrimp and Pineapple Kabobs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barbecued Shrimp and Pineapple Kabobs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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