Best 7 Caribbean Pineapple Shrimp Skewers Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with our Caribbean Pineapple Shrimp Skewers, a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.**

These skewers feature juicy shrimp marinated in a vibrant blend of Caribbean spices, succulent pineapple chunks, and crisp bell peppers, all grilled to perfection. The accompanying recipes provide options for three tantalizing sauces: a creamy coconut sauce, a spicy jerk sauce, and a refreshing pineapple-mango salsa. Whether you prefer a mild, medium, or spicy kick, these sauces will elevate the skewers to a culinary masterpiece. Prepare to embark on a Caribbean culinary adventure with this flavorful dish, perfect for backyard barbecues, beach parties, or a tropical-themed dinner.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARIBBEAN SHRIMP SKEWERS



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Zip off to the Caribbean with the tropical flavors of jerk spices, shrimp and pineapple! These easy skewers are perfect for a picnic, party or an anytime snack. Two of these satisfying skewers are less than 100 calories.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 jumbo shrimp, tail on and peeled
One 8-ounce can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice, drained
16 fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine the allspice, thyme, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, cayenne, black pepper and salt in a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss thoroughly.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a small nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single, uncrowded layer and cook until no longer translucent in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the skillet. Add the pineapple and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Turn and cook until again lightly browned on the underside, 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.
  • Thread each skewer in the following order: mint leaf, pineapple chunk, shrimp, pineapple chunk and mint leaf. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calorie, Fat 2.5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 116 milligrams, Sodium 735 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8.1 grams, Fiber 1.4 grams, Protein 10.7 grams, Sugar 6.6 grams

GRILLED TERIYAKI SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS



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These savory-sweet shrimp skewers are easy to make and cook in just a few minutes. They are perfect for summer weeknights or weekend dinner parties. Prep the sauce ahead of time for an even faster dinner. I prefer to use jumbo shrimp (21-25 per pound), however use what you have on hand.

Provided by France C

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 pound jumbo shrimp
½ fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
skewers
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Thread shrimp and pineapple alternately onto skewers and place on a platter.
  • Arrange skewers on the hot grate. Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Turn grill to low heat and brush sauce on both sides of skewers. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 654.1 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

CARIBBEAN PINEAPPLE SHRIMP SKEWERS



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My son and I made this yesterday,He got the recipe from Smuckers.com. This turn out so good. And it was so much fun cooking with my son... The taste is wonderfull...

Provided by Bob Wakeman

Categories     Seafood

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c ketchup
1/4 c lite soy sauce
1/2 c sweet orange marmalade ("smuckers")
1/4 c pineapple juice
1 15oz can(s) pineapple, chunks,drained
1/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/8 tsp curry powder
2 tsp garlic minced
1 Tbsp cilantro, fresh finely chopped
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
10 wooden skewers,soaked in water for 1 hour.
2 each red & green bell peppers
24-30 fresh large shrimp,pealed & deveined

Steps:

  • 1. cut green & red peppers into 1" peaces and set aside. In a med mixing bowl combine ketchup,soy sauce,orange marmalade,brown suger,garlic,cinnamon,curry powder,cilantro,cayenne pepper,and pineapple juice. Beat till well mixed. Reserve3/4 cup for dipping sauce
  • 2. Heat oven broiler on low. Place rack 6"from heat. coat broiler pan with non-stick spray... layer on to wood skewers Red pepper,shrimp,pineapple chunck,greenpepper. Abought 3 times for each skewer. Place on broiler pan.
  • 3. Take a basting brush,brush each skewer with sauce. place in broiler,and cook 3 min. Pull from broiler,turn baste and cook 3-4 min more. Heat dipping sauce and serve with skewers, May serve with rice.

CARIBBEAN SHRIMP SKEWERS



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© 2014 Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All rights reserved. Zip off to the Caribbean with the tropical flavors of jerk spices, shrimp and pineapple! These easy skewers are perfect for a picnic, party or an anytime snack. Two of these satisfying skewers are less than 100 calories.

Provided by Turner Broadcasting

Categories     Caribbean

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 jumbo shrimp, tail on and peeled
2 teaspoons canola oil
one 8-ounce can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice, drained
16 fresh mint leaves
8 six-inch wood skewers

Steps:

  • Combine the allspice, thyme, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, cayenne, black pepper and salt in a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss thoroughly.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a small nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single, uncrowded layer and cook until no longer translucent in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the skillet. Add the pineapple and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Turn and cook until again lightly browned on the underside, 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.
  • Thread each skewer in the following order: mint leaf, pineapple chunk, shrimp, pineapple chunk and mint leaf. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.9, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 70.6, Sodium 390.3, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 7.7

SHRIMP-PINEAPPLE SKEWERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 30 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup thick teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 dash kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, sliced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 fresh pineapple
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound bacon, package sliced in half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set a roasting rack in a large baking pan.
  • To make the marinade, pour the teriyaki sauce in a bowl and then throw in the ginger, sugar, crushed red pepper, salt, garlic, green onions and lemon juice. Stir it around and set it aside.
  • Next, cut the pineapple into chunks by lopping off the top, slicing off the rind, cutting the pineapple into wedges, slicing off the hard inner core and then cutting the slices into chunks. Store half the chunks in the fridge for snacking.
  • Place a chunk of pineapple on top of a shrimp and then wrap the whole thing in one of the half-slices of bacon. Stick a skewer through the whole thing so that it holds the pineapple, shrimp and bacon securely, and lay it on the rack in the pan. Continue with the remaining ingredients. Brush each skewer generously with some of the marinade.
  • Roast the skewers for 10 minutes. Remove them from the oven and brush with a second coat of marinade. Return the pan to the oven and roast until the bacon is sizzling and the shrimp is cooked, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve them hot or at room temperature. Divine!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 48 milligrams, Sodium 441 milligrams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 4 grams

PINEAPPLE-GLAZED SHRIMP SKEWERS



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From chow.com; posted for ZWT 5. "With a flavor that's somewhere between Asian and Caribbean, these skewers are hard to label but easy to make and tasty enough that they'll be a hit with the whole family. **NOTE: If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes beforehand, so they don't burn on the grill. **Note: There's just a touch of heat in the glaze from cayenne pepper. If you're up for it, you can get the party started by adding a little extra." -- This could also be made with chicken, or for something special, use sugarcane skewers.

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Pineapple

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 skewers, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups pineapple, large dice (from 1 large pineapple, about 5 pounds)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 medium garlic cloves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
36 extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
12 (10 inch) wooden skewers (or metal)

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups of the pineapple, the sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic in a blender and blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Skim off any foam and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer until glaze is thick and syrupy enough to coat the back of a spoon and has reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in cayenne and set aside to cool slightly, at least 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a gas or charcoal grill to high (about 400°F) or a grill pan over high heat until very hot.
  • Skewer 1 shrimp, making sure to pass the skewer through the thick portion and the tail portion, then skewer 1 piece of the remaining pineapple. Repeat, alternating between the two and leaving a space in between, until you have 3 shrimp and 2 pineapple pieces per skewer. Brush skewers on one side with glaze.
  • Rub the grill with a towel dipped in vegetable oil, place the skewers on the grill glaze side down, and brush the other side of the skewers with more glaze.
  • Continue brushing and turning every few minutes until the thick portions of the shrimp are white and firm, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 317.5, Sodium 2441.8, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 47.3, Protein 37.4

PINEAPPLE SHRIMP KABOBS



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In Fairbanks, Alaska, Isabel Fowler fires up the grill to cook these easy kabobs. Try them at your next backyard gathering!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup each reduced-sodium soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple, chunks, drained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, honey and garlic. Set aside 1/3 cup. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread the shrimp, green pepper and pineapple. Place kabobs in a large resealable plastic bag; pour remaining marinade over kabobs. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Cover and chill reserved marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp: Opt for large, fresh shrimp for best results. Avoid pre-cooked or frozen shrimp as they can be tough and rubbery.
  • Marinate the shrimp: Marinating the shrimp in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs enhances its taste and keeps it moist during cooking.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it as it can become tough and chewy. Cook the shrimp for just a few minutes per side until it turns opaque and pink.
  • Use high-quality pineapple: Fresh, ripe pineapple is essential for this recipe. Avoid canned or frozen pineapple as it can be mushy and lacks flavor.
  • Skewers: Use wooden or metal skewers for this recipe. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning on the grill.

Conclusion:

These Caribbean Pineapple Shrimp Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pineapple, savory shrimp, and aromatic spices creates a tantalizing flavor that will impress your guests. Serve these skewers with your favorite dipping sauce or salsa for an unforgettable meal.

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