Barbecue Shrimp with Pineapple BBQ Glaze
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Recipe type: Seafood, Shrimp, Barbecue
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Serves: 8 skewers
 
Shrimp with red peppers, fresh pineapple and covered with a Pineapple BBQ Glaze
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. shrimp
  • 1 fresh pineapple or 1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks
  • 1 red pepper
  • 2 shallots
  • Salt and pepper
  • Glaze
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • Chopped cilantro
Instructions
  1. Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using. Cut the fresh pineapple, red peppers and shallots into pieces that can be skewered,
  2. Alternate the shrimp, shallots, pineapple and red peppers onto the skewers. Lightly salt and pepper the skewers.
  3. Grill over medium high heat for about 10 minutes or until the shrimp is turning pink and done.
  4. In a blender combine all of the glaze ingredients. Mix together until it is a slightly chunky consistency. Heat in a saucepan for 5 minutes while the shrimp skewers are cooking. Brush the glaze on the skewers the last few minutes of cooking time. Serve remaining sauce on the side.
  5. Sprinkle with cilantro right before serving
Recipe by Recipes Food and Cooking at https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2015/07/29/barbecue-shrimp-with-pineapple-bbq-glaze/