Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Lime Cabbage (Printable)
Tropical shrimp with spicy pineapple and zesty lime cabbage slaw for a vibrant crunch.
# List of ingredients:
→ Shrimp & Marinade
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp lime juice
04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 1 tsp chili flakes
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Spicy Pineapple Sauce
08 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
09 - 1 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce
10 - 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup
11 - 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
12 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
→ Lime Cabbage Crunch
13 - 3 cups shredded green cabbage
14 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
15 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
16 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
19 - 2 tbsp olive oil
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
21 - Fresh cilantro leaves
22 - Lime wedges
23 - Toasted sesame seeds
# Steps:
01 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss thoroughly and marinate for 10 minutes while preparing remaining components.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine green and red cabbage, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Add lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly and set aside.
03 - Mix together pineapple, sriracha, honey, soy sauce, and ginger in a small bowl until well combined to create the spicy pineapple sauce.
04 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer and sauté for 2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Pour in the spicy pineapple sauce, stir constantly, and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
05 - Divide lime cabbage slaw among serving plates. Top with spicy pineapple shrimp, drizzle with extra sauce from the pan, and garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and toasted sesame seeds.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The hot and sweet sauce clings to every shrimp like it belongs there
- That cabbage crunch cuts through everything with the most satisfying crunch
- Ready in thirty minutes but tastes like you fussed for twice as long
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp become rubbery fast so watch the clock closely
- The slaw can sit for thirty minutes without getting soggy if you want to prep ahead
- Room temperature shrimp sear better than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
- Pat the shrimp dry before marinating for better searing
- Warm your platter or plates so the shrimp stay hot longer