Shrimp And Pineapple Grilled Skewers

Time: ★★☆☆☆

Cooking Level: ★★☆☆☆

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup pineapple, cubed

• 4 cloves garlic

• 1 tablespoon chili sauce

• ¾ cup water

• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or white vinegar

• ½ tablespoon salt

• ¼ cup coconut cream

• 1 lime, juiced

• 2 limes, zested and divided

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch slurry (2 tablespoons water mixed with 1 tablespoon cornstarch)

• 1 pineapple, cut into ½-inch pieces

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

DIRECTIONS

1. Place wooden skewers in a bowl of water to soak for at least 10 minutes.

2. Puree the pineapple, garlic, chili sauce, and water in a food processor.

3. Heat a pan over medium heat, and add the pureed sauce mixture.

4. Add vinegar, salt, coconut cream, lime juice, zest of one lime, and salt, and bring the sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer.

5. Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create the slurry, then add the mixture into the sauce and simmer until the sauce thickens, about a minute.

6. Skewer the pineapple and shrimp, then brush sauce on both sides.

7. Grill skewers over medium-high heat until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.

8. Sprinkle finished skewers with lime zest and serve with remaining sauce.

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