BBQ Shrimp on Pineapple Planks Recipe

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BBQ Shrimp on Pineapple Planks
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
237
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Soak 8 6-8 inch wooden skewers in enough water to cover for 30 minutes.
  2. This will prevent your skewers from burning, however, if you have them metal skewers may also be used.
  3. Also, defrost shrimp, if needed.
  4. Cut pineapple lengthwise into 1/2 thick slices.
  5. Chop some of the pineapple until it measures 1/2 cup and set aside for relish.
  6. Halve each pineapple slice crosswise to equal 8 pineapple planks.
  7. Use 1 tbs of your melted butter and brush the planks on both sides, then set aside.
  8. Peel and devein shrimp, if needed.
  9. (You may want to save the shells for Shrimp Stock Shrimp Stock if desired.) In a medium bowl mix barbecue sauce, chipotles, garlic and the remaining 2 Tbsp of melted butter.
  10. Stir in shrimp.
  11. Cover and let sit at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  12. Remove shrimp, discard marinade.
  13. Thread 1 jumbo or 3 large on each skewer, set aside.
  14. For relish: combine reserved 1/2 cup chopped pineapple, the chopped cucumber, chopped jicama, lime/lemon juice and 1/4 tsp salt.
  15. Cover and set aside until serving time.
  16. Grill shrimp kabobs and pineapple planks on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals.
  17. Grill until shrimp are opaque and pineapple is heated through, turning once through grilling time.
  18. Allow 10-12 min for jumbo shrink, 6-10 minutes for large shrimp and 6-8 minutes for pineapple planks.
  19. If desired, brush each kabob with additional barbecue sauce during last 1 minute of grilling.
  20. Alternately, cook under a hot broiler on a rack.
  21. To serve, stir chopped cilantro into relish.
  22. Place pineapple planks onto serving platter.
  23. Spoon some of the relish over the planks and then top each with a shrimp skewer.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 237.35 Kcal (994 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.3g 24%
Cholesterol 44.88mg 15%
Sodium 850.21mg 35%
Potassium 106.5mg 2%
Total Carbs 21.51g 7%
Sugars 3.71g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 6%
Protein 5.05g 10%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 26.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 243.99 Kcal (1022 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.73g 24%
Cholesterol 46.14mg 15%
Sodium 874.03mg 35%
Potassium 109.49mg 2%
Total Carbs 22.11g 7%
Sugars 3.81g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 6%
Protein 5.19g 10%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 27.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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