Turmeric Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers

• 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled but with tails intact
• 8 skewers (metal or wooden, if wooden soak first)
• 8 ounces fresh pineapple, cut into 16 chunks
• 16 scallions (white bulbous parts only)
• 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
• fresh gingerroot (1-inch piece, peeled and grated)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 pinch sugar
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

1. Place the marinade ingredients in a food processor and blend to a paste.
2. Transfer the paste to a large bowl, add the shrimp and turn to coat evenly.
3. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight.
4. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, alternating with the pineapple chunks and scallions.
5. Reserve the marinade for basting.
6. Cook the shrimp skewers on a prepared grill for 8-10 minutes, turning and basting them while they cook.
7. Serve at once.

jumbo shrimp, skewers, pineapple, scallions, stalk lemongrass, fresh gingerroot, garlic, peanut oil, lemon juice, turmeric, sugar, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/turmeric-shrimp-pineapple-skewers-474995 (may not work)