Teriyaki Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Grilled shrimp skewers basted with a homemade teriyaki sauce cook up in minutes on the grill for a savory-sweet shellfish appetizer or main.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• skewers
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp
• 0.33333334326744 cup water
• 0.5 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Thread shrimp and pineapple alternately onto skewers and place on a platter.

Step 3

Arrange skewers on the hot grate. Grill 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Turn grill to low heat and brush sauce on both sides of skewers. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds.