This is one of my favorite summer time grill recipes. Although recently I’ve learned that it cooks well in an air fryer as well, so really you can enjoy this appetizer anytime of the year. These Sweet and Tangy Shrimp kabobs not only make a great appetizer but if you add them on top of a salad and use a nice Honey Mustard dressing or even just drizzle a little of the glaze over the salad it’s a great dinner as well.
Years ago a friend and I made this recipe a few times every summer. I can’t even really remember how we came across the recipe, but we modified it a little to make it our own. Now I have the pleasure of sharing it with you. I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we have all these years.
What You’ll Need:
- 12-16 large or Jumbo Shrimp
- 1/2 cup Honey Mustard
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2-6 cloves of Garlic, Minced (according to your taste)
- 12-16 strips of thin sliced Bacon
- 1 can of Pineapple Chunks
- Metal or Bamboo Skewers
Just a few notes before getting started; You’ll need to peel and devein the shrimp unless you get them already peeled and deveined. And if you’re using bamboo or wood skewers you’ll want to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before putting the shrimp and pineapple on them.
Putting Together the Sweet and Tangy Kabobs
- If Grilling prepare the grill, if using an Air Fryer turn to grill setting and start pre-heating to 400 degrees.
- Turn the oven or Air Fryer to 425 degrees, then place an oven safe rack on a baking sheet. Arrange Bacon on rack baking 5-10 minutes so that the bacon is still pliable when you remove it from the oven. If you over cook the bacon at this point it will be hard to wrap around the shrimp.
- While the bacon is cooking mix together the brown sugar, honey mustard and minced garlic.
- Once you pull the bacon out of the oven, remove the bacon from the tray and place it on a plate or tray coved with paper towels and allow to cool.
- When the bacon is cool enough to handle start wrapping it around the shrimp. (if you tuck the bacon in on the ends it stays on the shrimp much better during the cooking process)
- When you have the shrimp wrapped start sticking the skewer through pineapple chunks and shrimp. I like to place a pineapple in-between each shrimp.
- When you have your skewers ready start coating them with the brown sugar honey mustard glaze on both sides.
- If Grilling make sure grill is between 350-400 degrees and place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 3-5 minutes o each side depending on how hot the grill is. Just make sure the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- When using the Air Fryer make sure that it’s reached 400 degrees and place the skewers on the grill plate. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, making sure the shrimp are thoroughly cooked and pink.
So Many Ways to Enjoy these Sweet and Tangy Shrimp Kabobs
Now that your ready to sit down and enjoy this delicious kabobs, keep in mind that there are several ways to enjoy them. Like I mentioned above they go great on top of a salad to make it a main meal dish. As an appetizer it goes well before any kind of steak or chicken. But no matter how you decide to indulge with this grilled delight it pairs well with our Discoveries Tempranillo. Like all the Fine Wines offered by this exclusive Wine of the Month Club the Tempranillo is made in small batches by some of the world’s most renowned Winemakers in Napa and Sonoma Valley. Go here to learn more about these exclusive small batch fine wines.