Grilled Shrimp Pineapple Skewers (Printable)

Tender shrimp and pineapple combined with zesty cilantro and lime, grilled to deliver vibrant flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Produce

02 - 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
03 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
04 - 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

→ Marinade

08 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
09 - Zest and juice of 2 limes
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - Extra lime wedges
16 - Additional chopped fresh cilantro

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime zest and juice, honey, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, minced garlic, cilantro, and jalapeño until well combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
03 - Thread shrimp, pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and red onion onto skewers, alternating ingredients for balanced color and flavor distribution.
04 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
05 - Place skewers on grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until shrimp are opaque throughout and vegetables show light charring.
06 - Remove skewers from grill and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 30 minutes flat, making weeknight dinners feel fancy without the fuss.
  • The cilantro-lime marinade tastes complex and bright, like you've mastered something way harder than you actually did.
  • Grilling these skewers creates those gorgeous char marks that make ordinary ingredients look showstopping.
02 -
  • If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand or they'll catch fire and turn your dinner into a crisis—learned that the hard way.
  • Don't marinate longer than 20 minutes or the lime juice will start breaking down the shrimp and turn it mushy instead of tender.
03 -
  • Pat shrimp completely dry before marinating so the cilantro-lime mixture actually sticks instead of sliding off.
  • Keep your grill grates clean and oiled because sticking shrimp is a sadness you don't need to experience.
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