Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Pineapple Skewers

Name: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Pineapple Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce; 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 12 ounces large shrimp (thawed and peeled); 1 can pineapple chunks (drained well); Oil (for the grill grates, if needed); Lime wedges (for serving, optional); Chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)

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These shrimp and pineapple skewers are coated in a sweet and spicy chili lime sauce for bold flavor with minimal effort. They are ready in under 20 minutes making them perfect for busy summer nights.

Close-up of Shrimp Pineapple Skewers, perfectly grilled and garnished with chopped herbs.

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This quick and easy grilled shrimp recipe can be served as an appetizer or over sushi rice for an easy dinner. Top with avocado pico de gallo and a side of spicy coleslaw.

And while I love the sweet and spicy glaze, you could also swap it out for Korean BBQ sauce, pollo asado marinade, or try the huli huli sauce from my pineapple chicken kebabs. Then serve with my Asian slaw recipe.

📖Why My Recipe Works

While I love using fresh pineapple in my recipes, I found that it didn't work with the shrimp. The shrimp cooks so fast that it was barely warmed through. Instead, I use canned or frozen pineapple that has been thawed to room temp.

A bowl of raw shrimp, a cup of sweet chili sauce, a small dish of sriracha, lime half, and pineapple chunks are arranged on a countertop-perfect ingredients for tasty Shrimp Pineapple Skewers. Labels identify each item.

🧾Ingredient Notes

Shrimp - Look for 16/20 count shrimp for sturdy grilling. Pat dry before marinating for better sauce cling. Frozen is totally fine, but thaw before removing the vein and shell.
Sweet Chili Sauce - This brings sweetness and body and will cling to the shrimp.
Sriracha- Swap with sambal oelek for a more direct chili punch.
Pineapple- Drain thoroughly so the skewers caramelize instead of steam. Fresh pineapple works too; cut into similar-sized pieces.
Lime juice - Fresh is best for bright acidity that wakes up the glaze.
Oil - Use a high-heat oil like canola, vegetable, avocado, or grapeseed oil to prevent sticking.

⏲️How to Make Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Raw shrimp marinating in a glass bowl with a reddish sauce, perfect for making flavorful Shrimp Pineapple Skewers, sits on a light-colored surface.

Marinate the shrimp in the sweet and spicy sauce for at least 10 minutes.

Shrimp Pineapple Skewers with alternating raw shrimp and pineapple pieces are arranged on a round white plate, placed on a light-colored surface.

Thread the shrimp through the head and tail in order to keep them flat for easy grilling.

Two images of Shrimp Pineapple Skewers on a grill; the left shows brushing marinade on raw skewers, while the right displays the shrimp pineapple skewers cooked and slightly charred.

Lay skewers down and cook 2-3 minutes. Brush lightly with leftover marinade, flip, and cook another 2-3 minutes. Shrimp are done when opaque and just firm.

Shrimp Pineapple Skewers are served grilled on a white rectangular plate, garnished with chopped herbs and surrounded by lime wedges and small bowls of sauces.

👩🏻‍🍳Jen's Top Tip

Don't walk away from the grill. Shrimp go from tender to overcooked quickly. The moment they curl into a loose "C" shape and turn opaque, they're ready.

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