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Shrimp skewers and rice on white plate.

Pineapple Jalapeño Shrimp Skewers

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
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These pineapple jalapeño shrimp skewers are perfect for parties, bbqs, picnics or just a healthy meal at home.

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 jalapeños
  • 2 cups pineapple
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 4 Tbsp. cilantro chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • salt

Instructions
 

  • Prep Ingredients: Cut the pineapple and jalapeño into pieces about the same size and thickness of your shrimp. This will ensure all the ingredients cook evenly and get a nice sear from the grill. Set aside. Remove the tails of the shrimp (if they are still attached) by pinching the base of the tail and gently pulling it off the shrimp. Mince the garlic or put it through a garlic press. Chop the cilantro. Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent them from burning (optional step).
  • Marinade: To make the shrimp marinade, combine 2 Tbsp. olive oil with the garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/2 tsp. of salt (or to taste) in a small/medium sized bowl. Once the ingredients are well combined, add the shrimp to the bowl and gently toss the shrimp to ensure they are all coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl and put in the fridge to marinade for at least 30 minutes.
  • Assemble: Toss the pineapple and jalapeño with a Tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Then assemble your skewers! I put 2 peices of jalapeño, 3 peices of pineapple and 4 shrimp on each skewer which totaled 12 skewers (3 skewers per person). However, feel free to assemble your skewers however you like!
  • Cook: These skewers can be cooked on the grill or on the stove in a grill pan. When using a grill pan, preheat the pan over medium heat. Place the skewers on the grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. When using an actual grill, the skewers will cook much faster (around 2 minutes per side). Shrimp are very delicate and become rubbery when cooked too long. Keep an eye on them!
  • EAT: Serve the skewers immediately with Avocado Sauce and a squeeze of fresh lime!

Notes

Serve with brown rice and creamy avocado sauce for a complete meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 3skewers | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 897mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g
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