If using frozen shrimp, place shrimp into a large glass bowl and fill it with cold water so that the shrimp can thaw.
While shrimps are thawing rinse and chop the pineapple.
Set aside ¾ of the chopped pineapple chunks to lace onto the skewers and the rest ½ of the pineapple for making the delicious pineapple glaze.
Next, rinse the shrimp and season it with salt and pepper to taste.
Now thread the shrimp and pineapple chunks onto bamboo skewers and set aside until ready to grill.
How to Make Pineapple Glaze
Time to make our delicious pineapple glaze! Place ¼ of the pineapple into a food processor. Process for a minute and then transfer the pineapple puree into cheesecloth.
Squeeze the juice out into a small pot. You should have about ½ cup of freshly squeezed juice. Add cornstarch and honey to the juice.
Place this juice mixture onto the stovetop in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil constantly stirring.
Remove the saucepan from the stove as soon as you see the first few boiling bubbles otherwise, the glaze will be overcooked.
How to Grill Hawaiian Shrimp Kabobs
Time to grill these delicious Hawaiian Kabobs! Start by heating the grill to 350 F (180 C).
Place an oven mat on top of the grill grates. This is optional, but I prefer using a mat to prevent shrimp and pineapple from sticking to the grill grates.
Place shrimp skewers onto the grill and grill it for 5 minutes.
Flip the skewers over. Using a silicon brush glaze the shrimp skewers. Use only half of the glaze amount and reserve the other half for the glazing on the other side of the skewers. Let it grill for an additional 4 minutes.
Remove the skewers from the grill and place them with the glazed side down. Glaze the unglazed side of the skewers.
Alternatively, if you don’t have a grill at home, you can follow these steps on a grill pan by heating it to medium-high heat. Just repeat all the steps I mentioned above.
Your delicious and tasty Hawaiian Shrimp Kabobs are ready to be served!