Rum-Spiced Pineapple and Shrimp Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

Sweet and spicy shrimp skewers marinated in a rum and chili glaze, paired with caramelized pineapple chunks grilled to perfection. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs large shrimp peeled and deveined, pineapple chunks, dark rum for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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
• 2 cups pineapple chunks
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup dark rum, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp chili powder, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb large shrimp and 2 cups pineapple chunks to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium heat (about 375°F). Thread shrimp and pineapple chunks alternately onto skewers.
4. Step 4: Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, basting occasionally with leftover marinade, until shrimp are opaque and pineapple edges are caramelized.
5. Step 5: Remove from grill and serve warm with lime wedges if desired.