Tamarind Orange Shrimp Skewers

PREP TIME: 15 MINS.
COOK TIME: 10 MINS.
SERVES: 8

ABOUT THIS RECIPE:

¡Fiesta tropical on a stick! Juicy shrimp and pineapple are glazed with Juanita’s Tamarind Orange Multi-Use Cooking Sauce for a sweet-and-spicy explosion.

This sweet and tangy blend of tamarind, orange, and honey, complemented by warm notes of cinnamon, cloves, and garlic, infuses these skewers with captivating depth, transforming them into a bold and mouthwatering experience. ¡Listos para la parrilla!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup Juanita’s Tamarind Orange Sauce

  • 1 lb x-large shrimp, peeled, tail on

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped

  • 1 red onion, 1-inch chunks

  • 1 green bell pepper, 1-inch chunks

  • 20 fresh pineapple chunks, 1-inch cubes

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Wooden skewers, soaked 1 hour

STEP BY STEP:

  1. Preheat the grill to 375ºF.

  2. Mix Juanita’s Tamarind Orange Sauce, lime juice, and cilantro in a medium bowl.

  3. Salt and pepper the shrimp. Thread the shrimp, pineapple, red onions, and peppers onto the skewers, alternating the red and green peppers.

  4. Brush the skewers with half the marinade and let sit for 5 minutes.

  5. Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Brush the skewers with the remaining sauce as they cook.

  6. Serve with your favorite side dishes or top off your favorite salad with skewers.