I first made these skewers on a whim when I had shrimp and half a pineapple sitting in the fridge. I added a quick marinade, tossed everything on the grill — and oh wow. The shrimp got smoky and juicy, and the pineapple caramelized into sweet perfection. Now they’re one of my favorite summer meals when I want something fast, colorful, and fresh off the grill.

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks

• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 red onion, cut into chunks

• Bamboo or metal skewers (if bamboo, soak in water for 30 minutes)

For the marinade:

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for a little kick)

Instructions:

1. Make the marinade
   In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, and chili flakes.

2. Marinate the shrimp
   Toss shrimp in the marinade and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. Meanwhile, prep your pineapple and veggies.

3. Assemble the skewers
   Thread shrimp, pineapple, pepper, and onion alternately onto skewers.

4. Grill
   Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, turning once, until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred.

5. Serve
   Plate with extra lime wedges and fresh cilantro if desired. These pair beautifully with rice, salad, or as a fun BBQ appetizer.

Nutrition (per serving, ~2 skewers):

Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 6 mins | Total Time: 26 minutes
Calories: 260 | Protein: 24g | Carbs: 14g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g