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Grilled Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
Grilled Pineapple Shrimp Skewers marinated in a tested 2-ingredient citrus-soy mixture for exactly 10–15 minutes, then grilled at 475°F for 6 minutes with sweet chili sauce brushed on in two passes. Juicy shrimp, caramelized pineapple, sticky glaze — no rubbery texture, no guesswork.
Servings: 8 skewers
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Ingredients
Marinade
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Shrimp
- ¾ lb large shrimp, thawed, raw and peeled (about 24-27 shrimp)
- ¾ lb pineapple, 1-inch chunks (same amount of chunks as you have shrimp, about 24-27)
- ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce, (more for dipping)
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Marinate
- In a zip top bag add the orange juice and soy sauce and squish together. Put the thawed shrimp in the bag and squish the bag around.
- Let marinade for 10-15 minutes.
Assembly
- Assemble the shrimp on the skewers alternating between the shrimp and the pineapple.
Grill
- While you assemble the skewers, heat your grill to high heat, and oil the grates of the grill. You are aiming for about 475 F.
- Place the skewers on the grill, brush the top with the sweet chili sauce and grill for 3 minutes.
- Flip and brush with more sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp reaches an internal temperature of 145 F.
- The shrimp should be pink and opaque.
- Remove from the grill, garnish with chopped cilantro and dip in more sweet chili sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
Amount per Serving
Calories
48
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
232
mg
10
%
Potassium
67
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
44
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
7
mg
1
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
Notes
Marinade time matters: This shrimp marinade with orange juice and soy sauce is fast-acting. 10–15 minutes = ideal flavor and texture. 30 minutes = noticeably firmer. 1 hour = ceviche-like and won't recover on the grill. Set a timer.
Grilled shrimp skewers temperature: 475°F is the sweet spot. At lower temps, the pineapple releases water and steams rather than caramelizes. A screaming-hot grill is what creates the char and caramelized edges on the pineapple and the lacquered glaze on the shrimp.
How long to grill pineapple shrimp skewers: 2–3 minutes per side — 5–6 minutes total. Shrimp are done when they curl into a "C" and turn opaque pink. A "O" shape means overcooked.
Sweet chili glaze for shrimp — timing tip: Brush once at the flip (minute 3) and once 60 seconds before removing from the grill. Never pre-coat before grilling — the sugar in the glaze will burn on contact with a 475°F grate
Skewers: Soak bamboo skewers 30 minutes before grilling or use flat metal skewers to prevent shrimp from spinning. Flat skewers are the better choice for pineapple shrimp kabobs because the pineapple chunks grip more securely.
Reheat: 330°F in an air fryer for 3–4 minutes is the only method that preserves texture without rubbery results.
