Here’s a bright, sweet, and savory Pineapple Shrimp Skewers recipe—perfect for grilling, pan-searing, or baking. Juicy shrimp + caramelized pineapple + a tangy marinade = amazing!
🍍 Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients (makes 6–8 skewers)
For the Skewers
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks (optional but recommended)
- 1 small red onion, cut into chunks (optional)
- Wooden or metal skewers
Marinade
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice (or orange juice)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp ginger (fresh grated or powdered)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes for sweet heat
Instructions
1. Prep the shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry and place them in a bowl.
2. Make the marinade
Whisk together:
- Soy sauce
- Honey/brown sugar
- Pineapple juice
- Lime juice
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Olive oil
- Black pepper
Pour half over the shrimp and toss.
Reserve the remaining half for brushing while grilling.
Marinate 15–30 minutes (don’t go over 1 hour — shrimp marinates fast).
3. Build the skewers
Alternate:
Shrimp → Pineapple → Pepper → Onion, repeating until skewers are full.
4. Cook the skewers
Grill (Best Method)
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Grill skewers 2–3 minutes per side.
- Brush with reserved marinade as they cook.
- Remove once shrimp are pink, curled, and opaque.
Stovetop (Grill Pan or Skillet)
- Cook skewers on medium-high heat 2–3 minutes per side.
Oven
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Broil the last 1–2 minutes for char.
5. Serve
Great with:
🍚 Coconut rice
🥗 Mixed greens
🍍 Extra grilled pineapple
🌶 Sweet chili sauce
🍋 Lime wedges
⭐ Tips & Variations
Teriyaki Version
Use teriyaki sauce + garlic + ginger instead of soy/honey.
Spicy Caribbean Version
Add jerk seasoning + a splash of pineapple rum.
Hawaiian BBQ
Brush with BBQ sauce mixed 50/50 with pineapple juice.
Veggie Add-ins
Zucchini, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes work great.
If you want, I can give you:
🍍 Pineapple Shrimp Bowls
🍍 Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp
🍍 Garlic Butter Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry
Just tell me!
