Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers

Grilled shrimp skewers are quickly becoming one of my favorite things to grill this summer.  Something about them just seems light and summery to me.  I also happen to love grilled pineapple so this variation that involves putting the two together was a natural combination.  Serve these with a light salad or if you want over a bed of rice for a light summer meal.  I made these for the first time when I was home alone and loved how quick and easy it was – especially when I often struggle to cook for just one.

Grilled shrimp marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce perfectly complements the sweet and caramelized grilled pineapple. The shrimp marinades in a homemade marinade for about 30 minutes but then grills in only 4-5 so this comes together pretty quickly.

Here’s what you need:

Start by whisking together some soy sauce, worcestershire, pineapple juice, brown sugar and some fresh ginger and garlic.  I like to grate the ginger and garlic on a microplane (#EarnsCommission) so it’s nice and fine.

Now toss in the shrimp and let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, slice up some pineapple, I made my chunks about a half inch wide and about an inch or so square.

Now it’s time to thread the shrimp and pineapple onto some skewers.  I used wooden skewers and made sure to soak them for about 30 minutes first.

Alternate shrimp and pineapple.  You can get about 3 of each on the size skewer that I used.

Preheat your grill for medium high heat.  I just used my gas grill for this because waiting 20 minutes for charcoal to light seemed silly for something that was going to be on the grill for less than 5 minutes.

These are only going to cook for about 4-5 minutes, 2 to 2 and a half minutes per side.  You really don’t want to overcook the shrimp.

Serve immediately while the shrimp are warm.

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Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers

A tangy and sweet teriyaki shrimp skewer that comes together in about 45 minutes including making a homemade marinade. Use whatever size shrimp you want, just adjust the cooking time as needed. Serves one as a meal or 2-3 as an appetizer.

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Prep Time 35 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 1 serving

Course: Main

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• Marinade:
• ¼ c low sodium soy sauce
• 1 t worchestershire sauce
• ¼ c pineapple juice
• 1 t fresh ginger grated
• 1 clove garlic grated
• 2 T brown sugar
• Skewers:
• 15 medium shrimp
• 15 pieces of pineapple cut to same size as shrimp
• 5 wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes.

Method

 

1. Whisk together all the marinade ingredients. Add the shrimp and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, prepare grill for medium-high heat.
3. Remove shrimp from marinade and discard.
4. Alternate threading shrimp and pineapple onto the skewers, 3 pieces each.
5. Grill for 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway through.
6. Serve immediately.