Teriyaki Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Description
Grilled shrimp skewers basted with a homemade teriyaki sauce cook up in minutes on the grill for a savory-sweet shellfish appetizer or main.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup water
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon honey
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1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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1 pound jumbo shrimp
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1/2 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
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skewers
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2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Directions
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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.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate. Thread shrimp and pineapple alternately onto skewers and place on a platter.
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.