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Grilled shrimp skewers with pineapple chunks and red onion on a wooden board.

Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

These shrimp and pineapple skewers are the perfect combo of sweet and savory—great for cookouts or weeknight grilling!

Course Dinner
Cuisine American, BBQ
Keyword shrimp & pineapple skewers, Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb medium shrimp defrosted, peeled, deveined, tail off
  • 2 cups pineapple chopped
  • 1/2 medium red onion chopped into large chunks
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic pressed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • zest of one lime

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to 350-400 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, make your chili lime marinade by combining paprika, chili powder, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, green onions, and honey.
  3. Mix well until ingredients are well combined.
  4. Add shrimp, and toss. Be sure to hold onto remaining marinade. 
  5. Add your shrimp and pineapple to your skewers, adding a slice of red onion between.
  6. Drizzle remaining marinade over shrimp & pineapple skewers, and grate the zest of one lime over top. 
  7. Cook chili lime shrimp & pineapple skewers on the grill on direct heat for 3-4 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink.
  8. Serve your Chili Lime Shrimp Skewers Recipe immediately.

Recipe Notes

If you are not using metal skewers, soak wooden skewers in water for 30–60 minutes before grilling to keep them from burning.