Pineapple BBQ Shrimp Skewers
on May 07, 2019, Updated Oct 29, 2020
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Nutrition for Pineapple BBQ Shrimp Skewers:
1 cup of pineapple contains approximately: 82 calories, < 1 gram of protein, 0 fat and 21.6 g of carbohydrate and stunningly provides 131% of the RDI for Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). Since Vitamin C takes the cake on potency let’s review some history on this vitamin. Before Columbus sailed the ocean blue, many men on their long journeys at sea presented with Scurvy (severe weakness and body function decline) which is caused by a Vitamin C deficiency. Their diets mainly consisted of canned meats and grains since holding fresh foods and produce could not be sustained during a 3 month voyage; causing a lack of many nutrients including Vitamin C. In addition to scurvy, a lack of Vitamin C will also negatively affect the immune system, absorption of iron and metabolism of cholesterol. Vitamin C actually assists the body in producing collagen, an important component in connective tissues, hence the body weakening that comes with Scurvy when there is not enough consumed. On average it is essential for adults to consume 100 mg / day to prevent this deficiency. Does this information make you want to eat these Pineapple BBQ Shrimp Skewers? Even if it doesn’t, you gotta try this recipe! So fresh and so perfect for summer!! You will need more yummy eats to have with these skewers: Grilled Corn & Avocado Salad Grilled Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese Flatbread Grilled Mojito Chicken & Peaches Grilled Pork Chops w/ Herb Apple CompotePin the image below to save this Pineapple BBQ Shrimp Skewers recipe for later!
Pineapple BBQ Shrimp
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 peeled & deveined jumbo shrimp
- ½ cup bbq sauce (i like sugar free brands like primal kitchen)
- 2 cups of chopped pineapple
- 24 cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine shrimp and bbq sauce and toss to coat.
- Take 8 skewers and and line them with 3 shrimp, 3 pieces of chopped pineapple and 3 cherry tomatoes, in any order you like.
- Turn your grill on high and cook skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp is pink and opaque.