Best Shrimp Chicken And Pineapple Kebabs With Sweet Jalapeno Basting Sauce Recipes

SPICY PINEAPPLE-GLAZED SHRIMP KEBABS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2/3 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
1 red onion, peeled and cut into chunks
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares

Steps:

Heat a cast-iron grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
Combine the pineapple juice, lemon juice, lime juice, ginger, jalapeno, soy sauce, honey and cilantro in a small saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
Skewer the shrimp on 8 metal skewers or on 8 wooden skewers that have been soaked in water for at least 20 minutes, alternating with pieces of pineapple, onion and bell pepper.
Brush or drizzle the kebabs with the pineapple glaze. Grill until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with the glaze. Serve hot.

PINEAPPLE SHRIMP KABOBS

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In Fairbanks, Alaska, Isabel Fowler fires up the grill to cook these easy kabobs. Try them at your next backyard gathering!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 cup each reduced-sodium soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple, chunks, drained

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, honey and garlic. Set aside 1/3 cup. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread the shrimp, green pepper and pineapple. Place kabobs in a large resealable plastic bag; pour remaining marinade over kabobs. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Cover and chill reserved marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP, CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE KEBABS WITH SWEET JALAPENO BASTING SAUCE

SHRIMP, CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE KEBABS WITH SWEET JALAPENO BASTING SAUCE image

Categories Chicken Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup jalapeno baste**(or jelly)
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
36 jumbo shrimp -- shelled
1-1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast
1 pineapple
vegetable oil

Steps:

**Jalapeno baste: Seed and coarsely chop 2 jalapeno peppers. Sauté in oil until soft, and add 1 heaping tbs of sugar. Puree. Add a little oil if the mixture seems too thick. Cut chicken into 3/4 inch chunks. Peel and core pineapple and cut into chunks. Combine jalapeno baste with lemon juice and heat through. Thread the shrimp, the chicken, and the pineapple, alternating them, onto the skewers. Brush with the jalapeno mixture, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and grill for 6 - 7 minutes over glowing coals until done. OR broil in the oven. OR cook 10 minutes in the Jet-Stream Oven