**Savor the Tropical Delight: Shrimp, Melon, and Pineapple Kabobs**
Indulge in a culinary journey to the tropics with these tantalizing Shrimp, Melon, and Pineapple Kabobs. Skewered with succulent shrimp, sweet melon, and juicy pineapple, these kabobs are a delightful symphony of flavors. Marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and chili powder, the shrimp takes on a vibrant and tangy taste. The melon and pineapple provide a refreshing sweetness, while the grilled smoky flavor adds depth and complexity. Perfect for summer barbecues, pool parties, or as an easy weeknight meal, these kabobs can be customized with your favorite vegetables and fruits. Dive into this tropical paradise and relish every bite of these delectable skewers.
**In this article, you'll find a collection of irresistible kabob recipes:**
* **Classic Shrimp Kabobs:** An easy and straightforward recipe featuring succulent shrimp marinated in a flavorful blend of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and paprika. Grilled to perfection, these kabobs are a crowd-pleaser.
* **Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs:** Experience the sweet and savory fusion of teriyaki sauce with tender chicken. Marinated in a homemade teriyaki marinade, these kabobs are grilled until caramelized and slightly charred.
* **Veggie Kabobs:** Delight in a rainbow of colors and flavors with these vegetarian kabobs. Featuring an assortment of bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes, these skewers are grilled until tender and slightly charred.
* **Hawaiian Kabobs:** Transport your taste buds to the islands with these tropical-inspired kabobs. Marinated in a tangy pineapple-soy sauce, the shrimp, chicken, and pineapple chunks are grilled until bursting with flavor.
* **Mediterranean Kabobs:** Savor the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these flavorful kabobs. Marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, the lamb cubes, bell peppers, and onions are grilled until tender and juicy.
PINEAPPLE SHRIMP KABOBS
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
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
COCONUT PINEAPPLE SHRIMP SKEWERS
Grilled Pineapple Shrimp Kabobs with an easy citrus shrimp marinade. The best way to cook shrimp! Works for the oven, stovetop, and outdoor grill.
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the coconut milk, Tabasco sauce, soy sauce, orange juice, and lime juice. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1-2 hours, tossing occasionally. If using wooden skewers, soak in warm water while the shrimp marinates. Meanwhile, prepare the pineapple if needed.
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and reserve the marinade for grilling. Thread the shrimp onto a skewers, alternating with the pineapple.
- Lightly brush the grill with canola oil, then place the shrimp on the grill. Grill the shrimp for 3 minutes, brushing with the marinade, then turn and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, brushing with the marinade again, until the shrimp are just cooked through. Remove to a serving plate and garnish with cilantro and green onion. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), Calories 165 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 597 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g
SPICY PINEAPPLE-GLAZED SHRIMP KEBABS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
- Combine the pineapple juice, lemon juice, lime juice, ginger, jalapeno, soy sauce, honey and cilantro in a small saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Skewer the shrimp on 8 metal skewers or on 8 wooden skewers that have been soaked in water for at least 20 minutes, alternating with pieces of pineapple, onion and bell pepper.
- Brush or drizzle the kebabs with the pineapple glaze. Grill until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with the glaze. Serve hot.
SHRIMP-AND-PINEAPPLE SKEWERS
Pineapple isn't only for fruit salads and upside-down cakes. In Hawaii, shrimp and pineapple are a natural pair; thread them on skewers and toss them on the grill for a fun luau-inspired dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak 8 to 10 wooden skewers in water, 15 minutes. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Reserve half the sauce for serving.
- Thread shrimp, pineapple, and scallions onto skewers. Grill until shrimp begin to turn opaque, 2 minutes. Brush with sauce, flip, and brush again. Grill until shrimp are opaque throughout and pineapple and scallions are lightly charred, about 3 minutes. Serve with reserved sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g
TROPICAL ISLAND SHRIMP KABOBS
Shrimp, mango and pineapple on skewers make a sunny presentation at parties. To boost flavors, we use a coconut milk, lime juice and cilantro marinade. -Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours., Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On each of 30 metal or soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread one shrimp, one mango cube and one pineapple cube. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. In batches, cook kabobs 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GRILLED TERIYAKI SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS
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
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
SHRIMP-PINEAPPLE SKEWERS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 30 skewers
Number Of Ingredients 11
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 & BBQ SHRIMP KABOBS
Brush these pineapple & shrimp kabobs with BBQ sauce and grill. These Pineapple & BBQ Shrimp Kabobs are ready to savor in less than 20 minutes.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread half each of the shrimp, pineapple and vegetables alternately on 2 parallel skewers. Repeat with remaining ingredients and additional skewers to form 2 kabobs.
- Grill 4 to 6 min. or until shrimp turn pink, turning and brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g
GRILLED SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP, PEPPER AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS
Make sensational shrimp! The secret is the peppy citrus marinade that goes together in minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix marinade ingredients. Add shrimp, pineapple, bell pepper and onions; stir to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes, turning once or twice.
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Carefully brush vegetable oil on grill rack. On each of 4 (12- to 14-inch) metal skewers, thread shrimp, pineapple, bell pepper and onions alternately, leaving small space between each piece. Reserve marinade.
- Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning and brushing with marinade once, until shrimp are pink and vegetables are tender. Discard any remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Kabob, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose the right shrimp: Medium or large shrimp are best for kabobs. Make sure they are fresh and deveined.
- Cook the shrimp properly: Shrimp should be cooked until they are opaque and pink. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and chewy.
- Use fresh fruits: Fresh pineapple and melon are best for kabobs. Avoid using canned or frozen fruits.
- Cut the fruits into equal-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
- Marinate the kabobs: Marinating the kabobs in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and spices will add flavor and moisture.
- Skewer the kabobs: Use metal or bamboo skewers to skewer the kabobs. Make sure the skewers are long enough to hold all of the ingredients.
- Grill the kabobs: Grill the kabobs over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Serve the kabobs: Serve the kabobs immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce or teriyaki sauce.
Conclusion:
Shrimp, melon, and pineapple kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make summer dish. They are perfect for parties, picnics, or a simple weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your kabobs are cooked perfectly and bursting with flavor. So fire up the grill and enjoy this tasty summer treat!
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