GRILLED SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS

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Make and share this Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Kabobs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb uncooked jumbo shrimp
1/2 fresh pineapple
6 tablespoons orange marmalade, divided
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
couple dashes hot sauce (optional)
1 (6 ounce) box long grain and wild rice blend, prepared according to package directions
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine 4 tablespoons of the marmalade, water, soy sauce and optional hot sauce; set aside.
  • If skewers are wooden, pre-soak approximately 30 minutes.
  • Cut pineapple into 4 crosswise slices; core and cut each slice in quarters to make 16 small wedges.
  • Peel and devein shrimp.
  • Thread on 4 skewers the shrimp alternating with pineapple wedges. Brush some of the marmalade-soy sauce mixture on shrimp and pineapple.
  • Place skewers on rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat. Grill 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are opaque and pineapple is heated through. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
  • Heat remaining marmalade-soy sauce mixture and bring to a full boil; remove from heat source.
  • Transfer prepared rice mixture to a serving bowl; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons marmalade and cilantro.
  • Serve kabobs with rice and boiled marmalade-soy sauce mixture.

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