Grilled Habanero and Pineapple Shrimp Skewers

Name: Grilled Habanero and Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 - 2 , habanero chiles or serrano chiles, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup, pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons, olive oil; 1 tablespoon, white wine vinegar; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1 teaspoon, grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon packed, brown sugar; 1 teaspoon, dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon, table salt; 1/4 teaspoon, ground allspice; 1 1/2 pounds, extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 teaspoon, sugar; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh cilantro

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Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2007

Main Courses

Fish & Seafood

Grilling & Barbecue

These shrimp boast a smoky crust and sweet-spicy flavor.

SERVES4

TIME1 hour, plus 30 minutes marinating

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We wanted our shrimp skewers recipe to produce tender, juicy shrimp with a smoky, charred crust and deep chile flavor. To do this, we sprinkled one side of our butterflied shrimp with sugar to promote browning and grilled it over high heat ...

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