Grilled Shrimp Skewers Bacon Recipe | The Frugal Chef

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango offers a similar sweetness and tropical flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point for grilling.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides sweetness with a hint of molasses.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein option; chicken is more affordable.

Empty an 18-ounce jar of orange marmalade into a pan.

Chop 4 scallions and add to the pan.

Mince 6 cloves of garlic and add to the pan.

Seed and mince 2 jalapenos and add to the pan.

Chop half a bunch of cilantro and add to the pan.

Add a quarter cup of soy sauce and 3 teaspoons of sesame oil to the pan.

Stir the ingredients in the pan until the marmalade melts and liquefies, then let it cool.

Put the marinade on the shrimp and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

After marinating, take the shrimp out of the fridge and prepare to skewer.

Start by folding a piece of bacon and threading it onto the skewer.

Add a piece of shrimp onto the skewer.

Add a piece of diced pineapple onto the skewer.

Repeat the process of adding bacon, shrimp, and pineapple until the skewer is filled.

Preheat the grill to low heat.

Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, flipping them after 5 minutes when they start to turn pink.

Remove the skewers from the grill and place them on a platter.

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