Shrimp and Pineapple Kebabs With Orange Tequila Sauce

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 0

Shrimp and Pineapple Kebabs with Orange Tequila Sauce - Perfect for Grilling Season

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

25 min

Cook

6 min

Ready In

31 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

251

Sugar

25g

Fat

0.8g

Shrimp and Pineapple Kebabs with Orange Tequila Sauce are a perfect dish for grilling season. The combination of sweet pineapple and savory shrimp is a crowd-pleaser, and the orange tequila sauce adds a tangy flavor that compliments the kebabs perfectly. This dish is perfect for entertaining, as it is easy to prepare and looks impressive. However, shrimp can be expensive, and pineapple can be difficult to cut and skewer. Additionally, this dish requires a grill, which may not be accessible to everyone. Despite these challenges, Shrimp and Pineapple Kebabs are a delicious and visually stunning dish that is sure to delight your guests.

Instructions

1.	Soak skewers in warm water for at least 30 minutes.
2.	Preheat charcoal grill to high heat.
3.	Thread the shrimp and pineapple onto the skewers, alternating between the two.
4.	In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice and tequila. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until reduced by half.
5.	Brush the kebabs with the orange tequila sauce.
6.	Grill the kebabs for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the shrimp is cooked through and the pineapple is slightly caramelized.
7.	Brush with more sauce and serve hot.

PROS

Shrimp and Pineapple Kebabs are a colorful, flavorful dish that is perfect for grilling season.

The combination of sweet pineapple and savory shrimp is a crowd-pleaser.

The orange tequila sauce is tangy and compliments the kebabs perfectly.

CONS

Shrimp can be expensive, and pineapple can be difficult to cut and skewer.

This dish requires a grill, which may not be accessible to everyone.

Additionally, the tequila in the sauce makes this dish not suitable for everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shrimp is a good source of lean protein and provides essential nutrients such as selenium and vitamin B12.
Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that aids in digestion and reduces inflammation.
The orange juice in the sauce is high in vitamin C, an essential antioxidant.

	4 skewers , and a hot charcoal grill
	5 large shrimp
	5 3/4 inches pineapple
	16 ounces orange juice
	3 ounces tequila