Description

Ready to fire up the grill? These Grilled Coconut Pineapple Shrimp Skewers are everything you want in a summer recipe—easy to make, packed with bold tropical flavors, and irresistibly juicy. Marinated in creamy coconut milk with a touch of lime and ginger, then brushed with sweet chili sauce and kissed by the grill, this dish is a true flavor bomb. Whether you’re planning quick dinner ideas, summer BBQ food ideas, or a healthy snack that feels indulgent, this easy recipe delivers. The caramelized pineapple and tender shrimp offer the perfect sweet-savory balance, making it one of the best seafood recipes for dinner or entertaining.

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 cups fresh pineapple chunks

1/2 cup coconut milk (full fat)

2 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp soy sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp fresh grated ginger

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1/3 cup sweet chili sauce

Chopped cilantro or parsley (for garnish)

Wooden skewers, soaked

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Add shrimp to the marinade, coat well, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Thread shrimp and pineapple chunks alternately onto soaked skewers.
Preheat grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
Grill skewers 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp is pink and pineapple is charred.
Baste with sweet chili sauce in the last minute of grilling.
Remove from grill, garnish with herbs, and serve warm with lime wedges.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marination Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
Category: Dinner