Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers With Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers With Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, preferably natural; 3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk; 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, more as needed; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons grated ginger root; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or other hot sauce; 1/4 teaspoon plus a pinch kosher salt, more as needed; 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red chile flakes; 1 pound cleaned large shrimp; 2 cups pineapple chunks; Whole cilantro leaves and torn basil leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, preferably natural
3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, more as needed
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons grated ginger root
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sriracha or other hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon plus a pinch kosher salt, more as needed
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
⅛ teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
1 pound cleaned large shrimp
2 cups pineapple chunks
Whole cilantro leaves and torn basil leaves, for garnish

1
In a food processor or blender, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, 3 tablespoons hot water, lime juice, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sriracha and a pinch of salt.
2
Puree until smooth.
3
Add more lime juice and or salt to taste.
4
Scrape into a bowl.
5
Heat oven to 500 degrees.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together peanut oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and chile flakes.
7
Thread shrimp on skewers; brush all over with half the peanut oil mixture.
8
Thread pineapple on separate skewers; brush with remaining oil mixture.
9
Arrange shrimp and pineapple skewers on a large rimmed baking sheet.
10
Roast skewers, turning them halfway through, until shrimp is opaque, about 5 minutes, and pineapple is lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes (use an oven mitt to remove shrimp skewers as they finish cooking but leave the pineapple in for longer).
11
Sprinkle skewers with herbs and serve hot, with peanut sauce for dipping.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, preferably natural, 3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk, 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, more as needed, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers With Peanut Sauce 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.

Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers With Peanut Sauce

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