BBQ Shrimp with Grilled Pineapple Recipe

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is a lean protein alternative; tofu is plant-based.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a similar fresh flavor.

Peel and devein the shrimp, keeping them on ice to stay fresh.

Rinse the shrimp in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

In a bowl, combine olive oil, juice from half a lime, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and chili powder to create the marinade.

Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.

Chop the pineapple into thick strips, removing the peel.

In a saucepan, melt a couple tablespoons of butter with a couple tablespoons of brown sugar.

Brush the brown sugar and butter mixture over the pineapple and grill in a grill pan over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.

In the same grill pan, add a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of butter for the shrimp.

Cook the shrimp for about 3 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

Brush the cooked shrimp with barbecue sauce and stir in fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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