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Grilled Shrimp with Pineapple

Grilled Shrimp with Pineapple

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds large to jumbo raw shrimp, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Coarse kosher or sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup minced scallions
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup (6 ounces) pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Shrimp:

Butterfly the shrimp by slicing them lengthwise without cutting all the way through, so they can lay flat.

Thread 4 shrimp onto two parallel skewers. Repeat with the rest.

Brush with oil, season with salt and pepper, and refrigerate until grilling (up to 4 hours).

Make the Sauce:

Boil pineapple juice until reduced to 1/2 cup.

Add scallions and vinegar, simmer for 1 minute.

Stir in butter, cayenne, and salt until the sauce thickens.

Grill the Shrimp:

Preheat the grill and brush with oil.

Grill the shrimp for 3-5 minutes per side until just cooked through.

Serve:

Drizzle the sauce over the shrimp or serve it as a dip.

If using bamboo skewers, soak them for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.

Thanks to Leslie Glover Pendleton for this recipe

Prep Time: ~20 minutes
Cook Time: ~20 minutes
Category: Main Dishes
Seafood Type: Shrimp