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Shrimp On The Barbie

This post is sponsored by The Shrimp Council

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‘Twas a warm spring evening. The air smelled of charcoal and was dotted with bits of pollen. Matt and Mazen were chasing Pumpkin the Cat around our yard, and I was putting the last few pieces of pineapple on shrimp kebobs.

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After a few minutes on the grill, it was time to eat. Pineapple Shrimp Kebabs for all!

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These kebobs are marinated in orange juice and soy sauce with a kick of red pepper flakes and are finished with juicy pineapple and red peppers. Grilled pineapple is one of my favorite foods!

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I prepared a honey-lime-cilantro yogurt dip to go with them. Drizzle it on top of your kebob or dunk away!

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Tropical Grilled Shrimp with Yogurt Dip

These tropical kebobs are marinated in orange juice and soy sauce with a kick of red pepper flakes and are finished with juicy pineapple and red peppers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 Scewers
Author Kath Younger

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of large shrimp 20-24 shrimp per pound
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 pound pineapple about 2-3 cups of cubes
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 16-20 skewers
  • For the yogurt sauce
  • 1 cup full-fat yogurt or greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped fine
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes or to taste

Instructions

  • Combine OJ, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, lime and honey in a bowl and mix. Add peeled shrimp and marinate at least 30 minutes.
  • Soak skewers for a few minutes to prevent burning (if using wooden ones).
  • Cut bell peppers into slices.
  • Prepare pineapple into cubes.
  • Preheat grill.
  • Assemble double skewers by putting two skewers through one shrimp and threading on pineapple and red pepper, alternating until you are all out of ingredients.
  • Grill shrimp a few minutes per side - until opaque. Time will depend on how hot your grill is, but you'll need less time than you think or your shrimp will get rubbery.
  • For the yogurt sauce
  • Combine all ingredients and stir well.

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Weber Grills partnered with The Shrimp Council and sent us the lovely charcoal grill for this post. And I have one for you too!

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In honor of one of the country’s most popular pastimes, Eat Shrimp and Weber Grills want you to make this the #SummerOfShrimp. To make 2014 the best summer yet, Eat Shrimp & Weber are giving one lucky reader a Weber One-Touch Silver 22.5” Charcoal Grill. Feeling fired up? Head over to the Eat Shrimp Facebook page for a chance to win more prizes!

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Happy Grillin’! Happy Summer!

This post is sponsored by The Shrimp Council. Our grill was provided by Weber Grills.

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Comments

  1. yum! the orange juice/soy sauce combo sounds like a great marinade. can’t wait to try this recipe! grilled shrimp is the best shrimp!

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  4. I love just a simple shrimp cocktail, but this recipe lots mighty delicious… I love grilled pineapple!

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  6. What a coincidence; I just had grilled shrimp Saturday night! Similar marinade, except I used the juice of an orange, extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, and fresh ginger. So delicious!

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  10. We only use our Weber to grill…it makes such a difference! Would love to wrap up a new one for Father’s Day!

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  13. OH MY GOSH!!! That sounds soooooo good. Will definitely have to try this—soon!!! Thanks so much, and thanks for sharing the giveaway!!! Blessed be, hugs!!!

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  27. I LOVE charcoal grills…we just moved into a new house and have an old gas grill. this would be spectacular!

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  29. Your recipe looks delicious! I love grilled shrimp with a simple citrus marinade in the summer time.

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  33. How did you find using a charcoal grill compared to a gas one? I’ve been tempted to get a charcoal grill for a while now…

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  36. I love grilled shrimp – great pairing with pineapple and peppers…am definitely trying the yogurt dip.

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  37. In the summer (or really any time of year!), I love eating steamed shrimp with lots of old bay & onions, alongside steamed crabs is even better!!

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  40. Thanks for the recipe! My daughter was recently diagnosed with Celiac disease and can not eat gluten- trying to find new recipes she can enjoy has been a challenge! Can’t wait to give this one a shot over the memorial day weekend! 🙂

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  41. I love eating grilled shrimp kebabs with bacon and barbecue sauce. I also love shrimp boils during the summer

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  46. Love shrimp on the grill, but we don’t do that often enough and I am sure it would be soooo much better on charcoal! 🙂

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  58. I put a half pound of shrimp in a foil packet with butter, garlic, herbs, and citrus (parsley and lemon or cilantro and lime are both delicious!). Quick and easy!

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  61. I happen to have leftover shrimp cocktail over a salad today for lunch! but i LOVE grilled shrimp too!

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  80. I would love to win this grill! One of my favorite summertime activities is grilling whether its vegetables or burgers or kabobs.. all sooo yummy 🙂

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  82. shrimp in rice noodles with a splash of lime and fish sauce is divine.

    also, this is off topic, but those red pants look awesome!! Where did you find them? They are the perfect color. That color really highlights your blond locks and lovely skin !

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  87. I’ve been wanting to get a Weber charcoal grill – so much more flavor than gas! Grilled shrimp is excellent to make shrimp cocktail with vs the usual cold shrimp.

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  97. I love to grill shrimp in the spring AND summer with a mesh grill pan I got from Williams-Sonoma. Its big enough that I also throw red onions slices and some kind of finishing sauce or a finishing olive oil. Makes the flame flare up to put a nice crust on the shrimp without burning

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  99. One way I love shrimp is with Swiss chard (or other delicious green), onions, garlic, olive oil, parm cheese and pasta. Love a cold summer pasta salad!

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  104. Nothin’ beats shrimp on the grill. I like mine with just salt and pepper but I really should try other flavors.

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  109. I like my grilled shrimp on the barbie just like this with some grilled peppers and onions on the side and yummy strawberry salad! We are in the market for a Weber for our new townhome!

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  112. Hey Kath,
    I left a comment on Instagram that people took as mean. I just think you look so retro and fun and if you haven’t seen or heard about Portable Kitchen grills I thought you should check them out. I love your blog and have followed it for years. I never leave comments and so I am sure sorry if it was taken in a bad way.

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  119. Looks delicious! I’ve been eating more shrimp since you’ve been writing about its health benefits – I had no idea! Thanks for the recipe

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  126. Umm…. this looks yummy!

    Shrimp in all forms works for me (bbq shrimp, shrimp coctail, shrimp sashimi, it’s all good!)!!!

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  145. Food on a stick—->summer food 🙂 great recipe. Healthy and simple. I would love a grill for my first summer in my first home!

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  146. I adore grilled shrimp and pineapple! Yummy. My boyfriend and I will have to do some kabobs this summer mmmm.

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  153. I love making fresh spring rolls with rice wrappers, vermicelli noodles, shrimp halves, and shredded vegetables. And peanut red curry dipping sauce!

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  156. What a great idea! I have the weber ( one different, with a container below), and we adore it. We are argentinians who love red meat bbq, but I am sure i can convice my husband to put shrimp for a change!!
    Marina
    🙂

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  162. I love shrimp!! favorite way to cook is marinated in low fat Italian dressing and grilled!! yummo!!

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  164. I love ice cold steamed shrimp with a good spicy cocktail sauce. So good! I’ve never had grilled shrimp and now I’m gonna have to try it. Thanks!

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  175. My favorite way to enjoy shrimp in the summertime is grilled and served over a big salad made out f produce from my local farmers market. Whatever if freshest and most beautiful! And add a homemade dressing made out of fresh herbs. Divine! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! 🙂

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  183. Sounds like a great recipe. Thanks for the chance to win a nice BBQ, which would be a wonderful way to begin the summer and eating outside! Thanks for the chance to win. Been a blog fan of yours for a long time.

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  184. Kabobs are my favorite way to enjoy/grill most things in the summer. I love marinating meats/seafood and vegetables to grill.

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  191. I actually used to work at Weber in customer service during my college years. Fantastic company and people. I’m love grilled shrimp with honey/dijon sauce over charcoal. So amazing!

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