Sweet Chili Pineapple Shrimp
A vibrant summer dish featuring juicy shrimp, caramelized pineapple, and sweet chili sauce, perfect for grilling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Garlic powder to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (if grilling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Shrimp and Pineapple: Add the shrimp and pineapple chunks to the marinade, ensuring everything is well-coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill or Skillet: Get your grill or skillet nice and hot over medium heat.
- Assemble the Skewers: If using skewers, thread the marinated shrimp and pineapple onto them, alternating for a pleasing presentation.
- Grill to Perfection: Place the skewers on the grill or in the skillet. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve immediately, garnished with additional pineapple or lime if desired.
Notes
Pair with coconut rice or a crisp salad. Best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg