Tiki-Style Coconut Shrimp Skewers with Pineapple Salsa

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

Tender shrimp marinated in coconut milk and tropical spices, grilled on skewers and served with a bright pineapple salsa bursting with fresh flavors. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 48 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, coconut milk, lime juice 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

• 20 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
2. Step 2: Add 20 large peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to absorb the tropical flavors.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the pineapple salsa by combining 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp minced jalapeño, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl. Mix gently and refrigerate until serving.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, discarding excess marinade.
5. Step 5: Brush shrimp skewers with 2 tbsp olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque with slight char marks.
6. Step 6: Serve shrimp skewers topped with 1/4 cup pineapple salsa each for a bright, tiki-inspired seafood dish.