Spicy Pineapple Shrimp with Lime (Printable)
Juicy shrimp tossed in zesty spicy pineapple marinade, served atop crisp cabbage slaw with creamy avocado and fresh lime.
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Spicy Pineapple Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced
03 - 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - Zest of 1 lime
→ For the Lime Avocado Slaw
12 - 3 cups shredded green cabbage
13 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
14 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
15 - 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
17 - Juice of 2 limes
18 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
19 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
20 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
21 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ To Serve
22 - Lime wedges
23 - Extra cilantro, for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, pineapple, pineapple juice, olive oil, garlic, sriracha, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime zest. Toss well to coat. Set aside to marinate for 10–15 minutes.
02 - While the shrimp marinates, prepare the slaw: In a large bowl, combine green and red cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and red onion. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave), salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss gently to combine. Set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and pineapple mixture in a single layer. Sauté for 2–3 minutes per side until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, and the pineapple is caramelized.
04 - To serve, divide the slaw among plates. Top with the spicy pineapple shrimp. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spicy-sweet shrimp caramelizes beautifully while the slaw stays cool and creamy
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day planning
02 -
- Do not crowd the pan or the shrimp will steam instead of sear
- Add avocado right before serving or it will start to brown
03 -
- Pat shrimp dry before marinating for better sear marks
- Let the pan get properly hot before adding any shrimp