Grilled Pineapple and Jalapeño Shrimp Skewers with Lime Cilantro Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Bright and spicy grilled shrimp skewers paired with sweet pineapple chunks, served with a zesty lime and cilantro dipping sauce. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh pineapple chunks, jalapeño pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1/2 cups, 1-inch pieces fresh pineapple chunks
• 1, seeded and thinly sliced jalapeño pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp honey
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and 1 sliced seeded jalapeño, tossing well to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Thread shrimp and 1 1/2 cups 1-inch pineapple chunks alternately onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and slightly charred, and pineapple has grill marks.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl to make the dipping sauce.
5. Step 5: Serve grilled shrimp and pineapple skewers hot with the lime cilantro sauce drizzled over or on the side for dipping.