Grilled Pineapple-Jalapeño Shrimp Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Sweet and spicy shrimp skewers marinated with fresh pineapple juice and jalapeño, grilled to juicy perfection with caramelized edges. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh pineapple juice, jalapeño pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (about 20 shrimp) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
1, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño pepper
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
2, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4-5, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice, 1 finely chopped jalapeño pepper (seeded), 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to form a marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined) to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto 4-5 soaked wooden skewers, about 5 shrimp per skewer.
Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and edges are slightly charred and caramelized.
Step 5: Remove from grill and serve immediately with extra lime wedges.