Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs Jumbo Shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tail-on
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
  • 1 medium Red Onion, cut into 1-inch petals
  • 1 cup fresh Pineapple chunks
  • 0.25 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh Lemon Juice
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Coarse Black Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until the marinade is thick and emulsified.
  2. Pat the jumbo shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure a proper sear. Toss the shrimp, bell pepper squares, onion petals, and pineapple chunks in the marinade.
  3. Allow the mixture to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature. Do not exceed 20 minutes to prevent the acid from breaking down the shrimp texture.
  4. Thread the ingredients onto skewers, ensuring you pierce each shrimp through both the head and the tail so they lay flat against the cooking surface.
  5. Preheat grill or air fryer to high heat. Sear the skewers for 3 minutes per side (6 minutes total) until the shrimp are opaque and form a 'C' shape.