Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Pineapple Sauce
Yield: 4 skewers
Calories: 86kcal
Grilled shrimp skewers with cilantro pineapple sauce is a healthy and quick meal! Tossed in bold spices and drizzled with a fresh tropical fruit sauce.
Ingredients
Pineapple Sauce
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- ⅓ cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, packed
- 6 mint leaves, fresh
- 1 serrano pepper, stems and seeds removed
Shrimp Skewers
- 1 pound shrimp, medium-sized, peeled and deveined, 16/20 count
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon cumin, ground
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Special Equipment
Instructions
Pineapple Sauce
- Add pineapple, pineapple juice, lime juice, coconut milk, cilantro, mint, and serrano pepper to a blender.
- Puree for about 30 seconds, until smooth with green specs still visible from the cilantro.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Transfer to a small container, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Shrimp Skewers
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the shrimp.
- In a medium-sized bowl combine shrimp, garlic, onion, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
- Skewer about 4 to 5 shrimp, plus alternating with lime slices, onions and pineapples if desired.
- Heat grill to medium-high. Add a small amount of vegetable oil on a folded piece of paper towel, and carefully grease the grill grates with the oil.
- Once the grill is nice and hot, add the spiced shrimp skewers.
- Cook uncovered until no longer translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 53.6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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