Smoky Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers with Coconut Lime Glaze

Smoky Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers with Coconut Lime Glaze

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 ripe pineapple, cored and cut into chunks
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
• ½ cup chopped red onion
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Coconut Lime Glaze:

• ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add shrimp, pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Preheat grill or skillet: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Assemble skewers: Thread marinated shrimp, pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, and red onion onto metal skewers.
4. Grill the skewers: Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp is pink and cooked through. If using a skillet, cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Make the glaze: While skewers are grilling, combine coconut milk, lime juice, honey, grated ginger, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
6. Glaze and serve: Brush grilled skewers with the warm coconut lime glaze. Serve immediately.