Pineapple Shrimp Skewers

Don't Make These Mistakes

Cut the pineapple and pepper to a similar size as the shrimp so that they cook together.

Keep the skewers over the hottest part of the grill and do not walk away.

Check the shrimp label for added phosphate before you buy.

Making Pineapple Shrimp Skewers

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1. Mix the lime juice, oil, garlic and ginger in a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss. Marinate for 15 minutes.

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2. Heat a grill or griddle pan to high.

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3. Thread the shrimp, pineapple and bell pepper alternately onto 8 skewers, piercing each shrimp twice so that it lies flat.

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4. Grill for 6 minutes, turning once, until the shrimp are pink and the pineapple has dark edges. Scatter with the cilantro.

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Leftovers, Reheating and Keeping

Best eaten straight away. Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 day and is better cold than reheated.

Common Substitutions & Variations

• Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.
• A quarter-teaspoon of ground ginger per tablespoon of fresh is the standard ratio if you are working from the spice rack rather than a fresh root.
• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.

Serving Pineapple Shrimp Skewers

• Steamed white rice
• Shredded cabbage with lime
• Cucumber slices

Common Questions About Pineapple Shrimp Skewers

Pineapple Shrimp Skewers Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.