Tropical Rum-Glazed Pineapple Shrimp Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Juicy shrimp skewers glazed with a sweet and tangy tropical rum sauce, grilled to perfection with caramelized pineapple chunks. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs large shrimp, pineapple chunks, dark rum 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 cup, fresh pineapple chunks
1/4 cup dark rum
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
2, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup dark rum, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until the sugar dissolves to create the glaze.
Step 2: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp and 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks to the glaze. Toss gently to coat and marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Thread the shrimp and pineapple chunks alternately onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grates.
Step 5: Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, basting with remaining glaze, until shrimp are pink and opaque and pineapples have caramelized grill marks.
Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately, enjoying the blend of sweet, smoky, and tangy tropical flavors.