Party Appetizers: Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers Recipe

It doesn’t get bigger than a New Year’s Party! Does It? Party Appetizers, float around as conversation happens and laughter follows. So many times a little snack garbed toothpick, casually makes way to your mouth, as you are in midst of a light hearted conversation and it’s when the flavors burst in your mouth, you suddenly realize “Oh God! Such a perfect party!” Whether its just a couple of friends coming over or the whole gang getting together for some fun, New Year’s Party food is something that will always be associated with the party. One such Party Appetizer that will have your party fondly remembered is the Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers Recipe. So here is sharing the recipe.

Party Appetizers: Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers Recipe

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Ingredients

1/2 kg or 1 pound jumbo shrimp

Half a pineapple(fresh) cut into bite sized chunks, leaving the core out

1 tbsp soy sauce

6 tbsp orange marmalade

Fresh basil leaves (for a little twist)

1/2 cup water

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Directions

1. First you need to carefully peel the shrimp and devein it.
2. Thread alternately a pineapple chunk and a shrimp on each skewer. You will need about four skewers for this quantity of ingredients.
3. If you like a punch of flavors, weave in basil leaves too along with the shrimps and pineapples.
4. In a small bowl mix the orange marmalade, soy sauce and water. Brush this sauce on the pineapple and shrimps.
5. Place the grill on medium heat and keep the skewers on it. Cook for about 10 minutes flipping the sides at the 5 minute mark. The shrimps will be cooked once they turn opaque. The pineapples should be heated right through their center.
6. Remove the skewers from heat and cover them with a lid, to keep them warm.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Serve with your favorite dips and sauces.

Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers, can be served with a hung curd and cilantro dip, a hung curd and pepper dip or with really spicy schezwan sauce dip. This party appetizer, can also be served with rice that have been cooked in the remainder marinade sauce. There are really so many variants that one can produce as per the preferred taste. Do let us know if you would like to have Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers as a part of your party appetizers!

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