Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan combine 4 tablespoons of the marmalade, water, soy sauce and optional hot sauce; set aside.
  2. If skewers are wooden, pre-soak approximately 30 minutes.
  3. Cut pineapple into 4 crosswise slices; core and cut each slice in quarters to make 16 small wedges.
  4. Peel and devein shrimp.
  5. Thread on 4 skewers the shrimp alternating with pineapple wedges. Brush some of the marmalade-soy sauce mixture on shrimp and pineapple.
  6. Place skewers on rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat. Grill 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are opaque and pineapple is heated through. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
  7. Heat remaining marmalade-soy sauce mixture and bring to a full boil; remove from heat source.
  8. Transfer prepared rice mixture to a serving bowl; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons marmalade and cilantro.
  9. Serve kabobs with rice and boiled marmalade-soy sauce mixture.