PINEAPPLE-GLAZED SHRIMP SKEWERS
From chow.com; posted for ZWT 5. "With a flavor that's somewhere between Asian and Caribbean, these skewers are hard to label but easy to make and tasty enough that they'll be a hit with the whole family. **NOTE: If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes beforehand, so they don't burn on the grill. **Note: There's just a touch of heat in the glaze from cayenne pepper. If you're up for it, you can get the party started by adding a little extra." -- This could also be made with chicken, or for something special, use sugarcane skewers.
Provided by alligirl
Categories Pineapple
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 skewers, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 2 cups of the pineapple, the sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic in a blender and blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Pour into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Skim off any foam and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer until glaze is thick and syrupy enough to coat the back of a spoon and has reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in cayenne and set aside to cool slightly, at least 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a gas or charcoal grill to high (about 400°F) or a grill pan over high heat until very hot.
- Skewer 1 shrimp, making sure to pass the skewer through the thick portion and the tail portion, then skewer 1 piece of the remaining pineapple. Repeat, alternating between the two and leaving a space in between, until you have 3 shrimp and 2 pineapple pieces per skewer. Brush skewers on one side with glaze.
- Rub the grill with a towel dipped in vegetable oil, place the skewers on the grill glaze side down, and brush the other side of the skewers with more glaze.
- Continue brushing and turning every few minutes until the thick portions of the shrimp are white and firm, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 317.5, Sodium 2441.8, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 47.3, Protein 37.4
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Aziz Gujjar
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Cyrus Kimani
[email protected]Overall, I thought these skewers were just okay. I wouldn't make them again.
ziad marey
[email protected]These skewers were a bit bland. I think I needed to add more seasoning.
Mariah Wegwerth
[email protected]I found the glaze to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would probably use less sugar next time.
Nephi Forrest
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out tough. I think I overcooked them.
Kurt Gurtok
[email protected]These skewers are so juicy and flavorful. I highly recommend them.
Abimbola Fadeyi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved these skewers. The glaze really made all the difference.
Mim Adnan
[email protected]The glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I could eat it on anything!
Auma Proscovia
[email protected]I love how easy these skewers are to make. I always have shrimp and pineapple in my freezer, so I can whip these up in no time.
Mohammad Ullah
[email protected]These pineapple glazed shrimp skewers were a hit at my last party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the glaze was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.