Rum-Spiced Pineapple Caribbean Shrimp Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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Tender shrimp marinated in a rum-spiced glaze grilled with sweet pineapple chunks for a tropical, savory bite. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs large shrimp, fresh 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 cup, 1-inch pieces fresh pineapple chunks
1/4 cup dark rum
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
2, minced garlic cloves
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8, soaked in water 30 minutes bamboo skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup dark rum, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp and 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks alternately onto 8 soaked bamboo skewers.
Step 4: Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and pineapple has grill marks and caramelized edges.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over. Enjoy the sweet, spiced Caribbean flavors.