Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple
(from Lisa Mc’s recipe box)
Prep time: 3 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Seafood
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs fresh or frozen large shrimp, in shells
- 1 C bottled barbecue sauce
- 2/3 c unsweetened pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 4 tsp grated fresh ginger or 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 of a fresh pineapple cut into wedges
Directions
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Thaw shrimp if frozen.
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For sauce, in medium bowl, stir together barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, oil & ginger. Set aside
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Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Thread shrimp onto 6 long skewers; brush with sauce.
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Grill shrimp on rack of uncovered grill over medium-hot coals for 10-12 minutes until opaque, turning once halfway through. Brush will sauce the last 2 minutes of grilling.
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Thread pineapple onto 3 long skewers. Add pineapple skewers to the grill for the last 5 minutes of cooking time, turning once and brushing with sauce halfway through grilling time.
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Heat remaining sauce to boiling; serve with shrimp & pineapple for dipping.