MSG Free Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers with Coconut-Ginger Glaze
Juicy grilled shrimp and caramelized pineapple on a skewer is the kind of dish that makes everyone hover near the grill. The glaze is where the real magic happens — coconut aminos, fresh ginger, a splash of pineapple juice, and a touch of raw honey reduce into something sticky, bright, and deeply savory without a drop of added MSG or any of the hidden additives that sneak into bottled sauces and marinades. Coconut aminos do a lot of the heavy lifting here, delivering that umami depth you'd expect from soy sauce while keeping the ingredient list completely clean. The fresh pineapple pulls double duty, lending chunks for the skewers and juice for the glaze, so nothing goes to waste. A quick two-step grilling method — sear first, then brush with glaze on the flip — means the shrimp stay tender and the coating gets beautifully lacquered rather than burnt. Finish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime and you've got a platter that looks like it came from a restaurant but was built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients.
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4 servings
For the skewers
- 1 lb large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fresh pineapple juice (squeezed from the cut pineapple)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp raw honey
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water for at least 20 minutes so they don't char on the grill.
- 2
Combine the coconut aminos, pineapple juice, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the glaze reduces by about one-third and coats the back of a spoon, 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat. Reserve half the glaze in a separate small bowl for serving — do not let it contact the raw shrimp.
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