Turmeric Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers Recipe

Name: Turmeric Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled but with tails intact; 8 skewers (metal or wooden, if wooden soak first); 8 ounces fresh pineapple, cut into 16 chunks; 16 scallions (white bulbous parts only); 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped; fresh gingerroot (1-inch piece, peeled and grated); 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pinch sugar; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

24 jumbo shrimp, peeled but with tails intact
8 skewers (metal or wooden, if wooden soak first)
8 ounces fresh pineapple, cut into 16 chunks
16 scallions (white bulbous parts only)
1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
fresh gingerroot (1-inch piece, peeled and grated)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Place the marinade ingredients in a food processor and blend to a paste.
2
Transfer the paste to a large bowl, add the shrimp and turn to coat evenly.
3
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight.
4
Thread the shrimp onto skewers, alternating with the pineapple chunks and scallions.
5
Reserve the marinade for basting.
6
Cook the shrimp skewers on a prepared grill for 8-10 minutes, turning and basting them while they cook.
7
Serve at once.

848

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

150

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled but with tails intact, 8 skewers (metal or wooden, if wooden soak first), 8 ounces fresh pineapple, cut into 16 chunks, 16 scallions (white bulbous parts only), and more.

Yes, Turmeric Shrimp & Pineapple 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.

Turmeric Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers

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