BUSH'S® Spicy Shrimp and Pineapple Kabobs
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Sweet, spicy, and succulent!
skill level
Easy
time
30-60min
servings
4-6
cost
$
Contributed by : BUSH'S®
These kabobs are sweet, spicy, and perfect for summer! They were created for BUSH’S® Grillin’ Beans® exclusively by Chef Jeffrey Saad, grilling expert, television host of numerous food-and cooking-related shows and author of the new cookbook, Jeffrey Saad’s Global Kitchen: Recipes Without Borders.
things you'll need.
ingredients
- For Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 15 each large shrimp (13-15 count) peeled and deveined
- For Kabobs:
- ½ each pineapple (peeled and cored) cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ large white onion (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- Salt
- Wooden/metal skewers
- 1 can (21 ounces) BUSH’S® Black Bean Fiesta Grillin’ Beans®
- Optional Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
- Optional Spicy Jalapeño Sauce:
- 2 each green onion
- 1 large green jalapeño
- 2 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ cup water
kitchenware
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Measuring Spoons
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Measuring Cup (set)
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Chef's Knife
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Mixing Bowl
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Mixing Spoon
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Skewer
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Grill
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Tongs
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Food Processer
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step 1ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
15 each large shrimp (13-15 count) peeled and deveinedinstructions For Marinade: In large bowl, mix together lime juice, cumin, sugar and salt. Place shrimp in large bowl of marinade, turn to evenly coat. Set aside on counter for 20 minutes. -
step 2ingredients Wooden/metal skewers
½ each pineapple (peeled and cored )cut into 1-inch pieces
½ large white onion (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
Saltinstructions For Kabobs: Using skewers create kabob by threading shrimp, pineapple and onion. Alternate between shrimp, pineapple and onion, creating even skewers until all pieces are used. Season with salt to taste. (Tip: If using wooden skewers, soak in cold water for at least 1 hour before use to prevent burning.) -
step 3ingredientsinstructions Set clean, well-oiled grill to high heat, when grill is hot, place kabobs on grill using tongs. Cook 2 minutes. Using tongs, flip kabobs and cook 2 minutes or just until shrimp turn from translucent to white. (Tip: Shrimp cook quickly; to avoid overcooking, make sure grill is very hot before placing kabobs on grill.)
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step 4ingredients Fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)instructions Remove kabobs from grill using tongs and place on platter. Garnish with cilantro, as desired. Be sure to remove all ingredients from skewers before eating.
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step 5ingredients 1 can (21 ounces) BUSH’S® Black Bean Fiesta Grillin’ Beans®instructions Serve with BUSH’S Black Bean Fiesta Grillin’ Beans.
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step 6ingredients 2 each green onioninstructions For Optional Spicy Jalapeño Sauce: Set clean, well-oiled grill to high heat. When grill is hot, using tongs, place green onions on grill. Cook until evenly charred, about 2-3 minutes, turning as necessary.
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step 7ingredients 1 large green jalapeño
2 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
½ cup fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ cup waterinstructions Remove green onions from grill and place in food processor or blender. Add jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, salt, lime juice and water. Puree until smooth and set aside. -
step 8ingredientsinstructions Use spoon to drizzle Spicy Jalapeño Sauce over shrimp and serve remaining sauce side, as desired.
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