Spanish Style Grilled Shrimp w/ Pineapple and Caper Sauce

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Chili powder offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails on.

In a bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, turmeric, ginger, dried cilantro, lemon pepper, and olive oil to make the marinade.

Add salt and more garlic powder to taste.

Skewer the shrimp and coat them with the marinade, then refrigerate.

In a saucepan, melt butter and add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, Old Bay seasoning, and capers to make the dipping sauce.

Coat the pineapple slices with melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Preheat the grill and cook the pineapple on one side before adding the shrimp.

Grill the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until done.

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