Summer is the time to get outside and heat up the grill. And this recipe for sweet and savory shrimp pineapple skewers is the perfect three-ingredient dinner for a laid-back night. It’s low lift but full of flavor. Serve your skewers over rice, noodles or wrapped in a fluffy flatbread.
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1
lb.
large shrimp
peeled and deveined -
2
cups
fresh pineapple chunks -
1/2
cup
barbecue sauce -
Fresh lime and cilantro
for serving (optional)
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Preheat grill to medium heat.
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Thread shrimp and pineapple onto soaked wooden or metal skewers. Brush on both sides with barbecue sauce.
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Place skewers on grill over indirect heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and just cooked through. Brush with additional barbecue sauce before flipping.
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Serve immediately with lime juice and cilantro for garnish.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103
Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g
Sodium 369mg15%
Potassium 173mg5%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 128IU3%
Vitamin C 40mg48%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.