Skewered Shrimp and Pineapple With Garlic and Cilan

Name: Skewered Shrimp and Pineapple With Garlic and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bamboo skewers, soaked for approx. 15 minutes; 1 lb large shrimp, deveined (26-30 count); 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch squares; 12 pineapple, cut into 1 inch cubes; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; ½ teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Servings: persons

8 bamboo skewers, soaked for approx. 15 minutes
1 lb large shrimp, deveined (26-30 count)
2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch squares
12 pineapple, cut into 1 inch cubes
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon ground pepper

1
Prepare gas grill or charcoal grill med-high heat.
2
Assemble shrimp into a horseshoe shape on skewers by piercing it once near the tail end and again near the head end.
3
Follow with a square of red pepper and a cube of pineapple.repeat 3 more times,then repeat with remaining skewers.
4
Arrange on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
5
Prepare sauce: combined 6 tablespoons of olive oil,lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, sugar, and pepper; set aside.
6
Oil the grill, lay aluminum foil on grill and place skewers on top.
7
Grill on one side until grill marks appear on the shrimp and pineapple begins to caramelize, about 3 minutes.
8
Turn shrimp over and grill approximately another 3 minutes.
9
Arrange on a platter and drizzle the garlic and cilantro sauce over the skewers and serve.
10
Enjoy!

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 8 bamboo skewers, soaked for approx. 15 minutes, 1 lb large shrimp, deveined (26-30 count), 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch squares, 12 pineapple, cut into 1 inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Skewered Shrimp and Pineapple With Garlic and Cilantro 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.

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Skewered Shrimp and Pineapple With Garlic and Cilantro

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