Turn On The Beach Boys And The Grill, Time For Some Shrimp

Turn On The Beach Boys And The Grill, Time For Some Shrimp

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Tropical Pineapple and Shrimp Grilled Skewers

Grilled shrimp skewers marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce.

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword grill, pineapple, shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Author D. Leecious

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple cubed
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut cream
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 limes zested
  • 1 pineapple 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 lb shrimp deveined and peeled

Cornstarch Slurry

  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Place wooden skewers in a bowl of water to soak for at least 10 minutes.

  2. Puree the pineapple, garlic, chili sauce, and water in a food processor.

  3. Heat a pan over medium heat, and add the pureed sauce mixture.

  4. Add vinegar, salt, coconut cream, lime juice, and zest of one lime.

  5. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer.

  6. Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create the slurry, then add the mixture into the sauce and simmer until the sauce thickens, about a minute.

  7. Skewer the pineapple and shrimp, then brush sauce on both sides.

  8. Grill skewers over medium-high heat until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  9. Sprinkle finished skewers with lime zest and serve with remaining sauce.

 

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