Tropical Pineapple and Shrimp Grilled Skewers
Grilled shrimp skewers marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce.
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
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Place wooden skewers in a bowl of water to soak for at least 10 minutes.
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Puree the pineapple, garlic, chili sauce, and water in a food processor.
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Heat a pan over medium heat, and add the pureed sauce mixture.
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Add vinegar, salt, coconut cream, lime juice, and zest of one lime.
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Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer.
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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.
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Skewer the pineapple and shrimp, then brush sauce on both sides.
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Grill skewers over medium-high heat until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Sprinkle finished skewers with lime zest and serve with remaining sauce.