Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Skewers – Appetizer Recipes
There’s something about grilled shrimp and pineapple that just makes a summer evening feel like a little vacation. I mean, who needs a plane ticket when you’ve got sweet, juicy pineapple caramelizing over the fire and shrimp soaking up a spicy chili glaze like it’s their one purpose in life?
This recipe is part of my go-to list when I need something impressive without sweating over it. It’s a little sweet, a little spicy, and a lot easy. Think shrimp appetizer recipes meet chicken and pineapple recipes—but with attitude. You’ll get that sweet and spicy chili recipe kind of kick, and if you happen to have a spicy pineapple margarita recipe on standby, you’ve basically won dinner.
These skewers also live their best life at parties. People love the combo of flavors. You could even swap in chicken if shrimp’s not your thing, and it still works. We’re covering pineapple recipes, spicy recipes, and everything good in between. Grab those skewers—we’re making the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Servings: 6 skewers
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (more or less to taste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes so they don't burn.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chili sauce, sriracha, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Thread shrimp, pineapple, and bell pepper pieces onto skewers, alternating as you go.
- Brush the skewers generously with the chili sauce mixture.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes on each side, brushing with more sauce as they cook, until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred.
- Serve hot with extra sauce on the side if you’d like a little dip action.