Shrimp Melon And Pineapple Kabobs Recipes

PINEAPPLE SHRIMP KABOBS

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.

SHRIMP, MELON AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Soak skewers in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. Meanwhile in small bowl, mix sauce ingredients; set aside. Alternately thread shrimp, melon and pineapple pieces onto 16 wooden skewers.
• Set oven control to broil. Place kabobs on broiler pan with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat. Brush kabobs with sauce; broil 8 to 10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and brushing frequently with sauce. To serve, stick kabobs into fresh pineapple slices, if desired.

GRILLED SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan combine 4 tablespoons of the marmalade, water, soy sauce and optional hot sauce; set aside.
• If skewers are wooden, pre-soak approximately 30 minutes.
• Cut pineapple into 4 crosswise slices; core and cut each slice in quarters to make 16 small wedges.
• Peel and devein shrimp.
• Thread on 4 skewers the shrimp alternating with pineapple wedges. Brush some of the marmalade-soy sauce mixture on shrimp and pineapple.
• Place skewers on rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat. Grill 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are opaque and pineapple is heated through. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
• Heat remaining marmalade-soy sauce mixture and bring to a full boil; remove from heat source.
• Transfer prepared rice mixture to a serving bowl; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons marmalade and cilantro.
• Serve kabobs with rice and boiled marmalade-soy sauce mixture.

SHRIMP PINEAPPLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice; refrigerate pineapple. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard and reserved juice. Pour 3 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. On 16 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp, red peppers, onions and pineapple. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

SHRIMP-AND-PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak 8 to 10 wooden skewers in water, 15 minutes. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Reserve half the sauce for serving.
• Thread shrimp, pineapple, and scallions onto skewers. Grill until shrimp begin to turn opaque, 2 minutes. Brush with sauce, flip, and brush again. Grill until shrimp are opaque throughout and pineapple and scallions are lightly charred, about 3 minutes. Serve with reserved sauce.

PINEAPPLE & BBQ SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Thread half each of the shrimp, pineapple and vegetables alternately on 2 parallel skewers. Repeat with remaining ingredients and additional skewers to form 2 kabobs.
• Grill 4 to 6 min. or until shrimp turn pink, turning and brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce.

SHRIMP & SCALLOP KABOBS

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp.
• Drain pineapple chunks.
• (Use imported soy sauce if available for better taste. Use domestic if that is all that is available).
• In medium bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and onion powder; mix well.
• Add shrimp and scallops.
• Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
• Place shrimp, scallops, pineapple and zucchini on bamboo skewers that have soaked 1 hour in water or on metal skewers.
• Grill or broil 3 to 6 minutes per side or until shrimp are pink, basting frequently with marinade.
• Refrigerate leftovers.