Spicy Garlic Shrimp With Pineapple Slaw (Printable)
Zesty garlic-chili shrimp over fresh, tangy pineapple slaw for a vibrant meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Shrimp Marinade
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1–2 tsp chili flakes
06 - 1 tbsp lime juice
07 - 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
08 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Pineapple Slaw Base
10 - 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced small
11 - 2 cups shredded red cabbage
12 - 1 cup shredded carrots
13 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
→ Slaw Dressing
16 - 2 tbsp lime juice
17 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
18 - 1 tbsp olive oil
19 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Whisk together lime juice, rice vinegar, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until emulsified.
02 - Add pineapple, red cabbage, carrots, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeños to the dressing. Toss thoroughly to coat all vegetables. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, chili flakes, lime juice, soy sauce or tamari, honey, salt, and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
04 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout.
05 - Arrange chilled pineapple slaw on serving plates and top with spicy garlic shrimp. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet-tangy slaw cuts through the spicy shrimp like magic
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with almost zero cleanup
- It looks impressive but feels totally casual and approachable
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp turns rubbery fast, pull them the second they turn pink
- The slaw actually tastes better after sitting for an hour, so make it ahead
- Pat the shrimp dry before marinating or they will steam instead of sear
03 -
- Buy shrimp that still has the shell on and peel them yourself for better flavor
- Grate your ginger on a microplane to avoid stringy bits in the sauce