Turmeric Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers

Name: Turmeric Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled but with tails intact; 8 skewers (metal or wooden, if wooden soak first); 8 ounces fresh pineapple, cut into 16 chunks; 16 scallions (white bulbous parts only); 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped; fresh gingerroot (1-inch piece, peeled and grated); 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pinch sugar; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"An exotic grilled shrimp dish that is light but great on flavor."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

24 jumbo shrimp, peeled but with tails intact
8 skewers (metal or wooden, if wooden soak first)
8 ounces fresh pineapple, cut into 16 chunks
16 scallions (white bulbous parts only)
Turmeric Marinade
1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
fresh gingerroot (1-inch piece, peeled and grated)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper

directions

Place the marinade ingredients in a food processor and blend to a paste. Transfer the paste to a large bowl, add the shrimp and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight.
Thread the shrimp onto skewers, alternating with the pineapple chunks and scallions. Reserve the marinade for basting. Cook the shrimp skewers on a prepared grill for 8-10 minutes, turning and basting them while they cook. Serve at once.