Grapefruit & Pineapple Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Name: Grapefruit & Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Raw Shrimp, Deveined, Shell On; 2 whole Grapefruits, Divided; 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice; 1 whole Lime, Zest And Juice; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Powder; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1 dash Black Pepper; 1 bunch Cilantro; 1/2 whole Pineapple

Servings: persons

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Place the shrimp (with shell on) in a bowl and add juice of one grapefruit, juice and zest of lime, juice and zest of lemon, cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
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Cut up the other grapefruit into big chunks and the finely chop up the cilantro and add to the bowl.
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Stir to distribute and let marinate 30 minutes 1 hour.
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While you are waiting, cut up the pineapple into chunks.
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Heat the grill medium-hot.
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Skewer the pineapple, shrimp, and grapefruit and place onto the grill.
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Cook about 10 minutes on each side.
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The shrimp shells should get a little black on the edges and the fruit will get nice and brown on the edges.
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Remove from skewers and serve.
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Leave the shrimp peeling to your guests if you are a lazy host like me!
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Serve with Mango Dipping Sauce (see my recipe box).

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds Raw Shrimp, Deveined, Shell On, 2 whole Grapefruits, Divided, 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice, 1 whole Lime, Zest And Juice, and more.

Yes, Grapefruit & Pineapple Shrimp Skewers 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!

Grapefruit & Pineapple Shrimp Skewers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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