These savory-sweet shrimp skewers are easy to make and cook in just a few minutes. They are perfect for summer weeknights or weekend dinner parties. Prep the sauce ahead of time for an even faster dinner. I prefer to use jumbo shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), however use what you have on hand.
Ingredients
- water: 0.33333 cup
- soy sauce: 2 Tbsp
- brown sugar: 2 Tbsp
- honey: 1 tsp
- fresh garlic: 1 tsp (grated)
- fresh ginger: 1 tsp (grated)
- jumbo shrimp: 1 pound
- pineapple, cored and: 0.5 piece (cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, fresh)
- skewers:
- fresh cilantro: 2 Tbsp (minced, optional)
- sesame seeds: 1 Tbsp (toasted, optional)
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Stages of cooking
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Combine water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Thread shrimp and pineapple alternately onto skewers and place on a platter.
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Arrange skewers on the hot grate. Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Turn grill to low heat and brush sauce on both sides of skewers. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds.