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This shrimp kabob recipe is super simple with just a handful of ingredients! They can be grilled or oven broiled for an easy anytime kind of meal.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Shrimp shish kabobs have a sweet and smoky glaze with lots of fresh citrus flavor from the pineapple.
- Beginner Friendly: These are very easy to make and take less than 10 minutes to cook.
- Budget Tip: Stretch these skewers further by adding more vegetables to the mix.
- Recommended Tools: Use either wood or metal skewers. If you don’t have skewers, this recipe can be cooked in a grill basket or on a grill mat.
- Swaps: Instead of shrimp, use scallops or chunks of fish.
- Serving suggestions: Serve atop rice or next to veggie kabobs.
Ingredient Tips For Grilled Shrimp Kabobs
- Shrimp: Use large or jumbo shrimp in this recipe. They should be peeled and deveined (tail-on or off).
- Pineapple: Use either fresh or canned pineapple chunks. If using canned, don’t use pineapple tidbits; they are a bit too small. Replace the pineapple with peaches or firm mango.
- Glaze: Use your favorite BBQ sauce or make a homemade BBQ sauce. A dash of sambal, chili paste, or sriracha brings the heat to shrimp kabobs.
Variations: Thread chunks of bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, or zucchini rounds.
Holly’s Pro Tips
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes so they don’t burn on the grill.
- If using veggies that take longer to cook (like potatoes), parboil them first.
- For even cooking, don’t overcrowd the skewers.
- Brush olive oil on the grill grates to keep the skewers from sticking, or use a grill pan sprayed with pan release.
Storing Leftovers
Keep leftover shrimp kabobs in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Shrimp Kabobs
Equipment
- Metal Skewers or wooden skewers
Ingredients
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups pineapple chunks or canned pineapple chunks drained and dabbed dry
- 2 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
Sauce
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek or chili paste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Thread shrimp, pineapple, and green onions on metal or wood skewers.
- In a small bowl, stir together barbecue sauce, garlic, and sambal oelek. Brush over the skewers and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp skewers for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and grill for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until cooked through.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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nice
Thanks, Donny! I am glad you enjoyed it.
Looks so good
They’re delicious! Enjoy the recipe Judy.