Best 7 Shrimp Melon And Pineapple Kabobs Recipes

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Indulge in a tropical culinary adventure with our tantalizing recipe for shrimp melon and pineapple kabobs. This vibrant dish combines the succulent sweetness of succulent shrimp, juicy melon, and tangy pineapple, creating a delectable harmony of flavors. Skewered together and grilled to perfection, these kabobs offer a fiesta of colors and textures, perfect for a summer barbecue or an exotic dinner party. With minimal preparation and a burst of tropical taste, this recipe promises a memorable culinary experience that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise.

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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

SHRIMP, MELON AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS



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Grilling brings out intense flavor in fresh fruits and shrimp brushed with a quick teriyaki sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 (6-inch) bamboo skewers
3 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp
16 (1-inch) cantaloupe cubes
16 (1-inch) honeydew melon cubes
16 (1-inch) fresh pineapple pieces
Pineapple slices, if desired

Steps:

  • Soak skewers in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. Meanwhile in small bowl, mix sauce ingredients; set aside. Alternately thread shrimp, melon and pineapple pieces onto 16 wooden skewers.
  • Set oven control to broil. Place kabobs on broiler pan with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat. Brush kabobs with sauce; broil 8 to 10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and brushing frequently with sauce. To serve, stick kabobs into fresh pineapple slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Kabob, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

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.

SHRIMP PINEAPPLE KABOBS



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"I don't remember where I got this wonderful recipe," jots Terry Hammond from Shohola, Pennsylvania, "but my husband and I just love it! It couldn't be easier and always makes an impression with dinner guests."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks
2 cups fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 64)
4 large sweet red peppers, cut into chunks
2 large onions, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice; refrigerate pineapple. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard and reserved juice. Pour 3 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. On 16 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp, red peppers, onions and pineapple. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP-AND-PINEAPPLE SKEWERS



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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

Vegetable oil, for grilling
6 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)
1/2 pineapple, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 bunches scallions (white and light-green parts only), cut into 2-inch pieces

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

PINEAPPLE & BBQ SHRIMP KABOBS



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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

6 uncooked large shrimp (1/4 lb.), peeled, deveined
6 fresh pineapple chunks (1-1/2 inch)
6 green pepper pieces (1-1/2 inch)
1 onion, cut into 6 wedges
1/4 cup KRAFT Spicy Honey Barbecue Sauce

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

SHRIMP & SCALLOP KABOBS



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Make and share this Shrimp & Scallop Kabobs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Pineapple

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb raw shrimp
1 lb sea scallops, cut In half
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce, if avail
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped or 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, ground
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks
2 small zucchini, sliced

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp.
  • Drain pineapple chunks.
  • (Use imported soy sauce if available for better taste. Use domestic if that is all that is available).
  • In medium bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and onion powder; mix well.
  • Add shrimp and scallops.
  • Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
  • Place shrimp, scallops, pineapple and zucchini on bamboo skewers that have soaked 1 hour in water or on metal skewers.
  • Grill or broil 3 to 6 minutes per side or until shrimp are pink, basting frequently with marinade.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.9, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 140.2, Sodium 909.7, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 12.2, Protein 30.3

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe shrimp, pineapple, and cantaloupe.
  • If you don't have wooden skewers, you can use metal skewers or even toothpicks.
  • If you want to add a little extra flavor, you can marinate the shrimp in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before grilling.
  • Be sure to cook the shrimp thoroughly. They should be opaque and pink in the center.
  • Serve the kabobs immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Shrimp, melon, and pineapple kabobs are a delicious and healthy summer treat. They're perfect for parties, picnics, or just a casual meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these kabobs a try. You won't be disappointed.

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