Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Lime Cabbage (Printable)
Tropical shrimp with pineapple and chili atop zesty avocado cabbage slaw
# List of ingredients:
→ Spicy Pineapple Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 small red chili, finely chopped
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 1 tbsp honey
10 - Juice of 1 lime
11 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Lime Avocado Cabbage Crunch
12 - 3 cups shredded green cabbage
13 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
14 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
15 - 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
16 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
17 - 2 tbsp olive oil
18 - Juice and zest of 1 lime
19 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
20 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine green and red cabbage, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
02 - Gently fold diced avocado into the cabbage mixture, being careful not to mash the avocado. Set aside while preparing shrimp.
03 - In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with minced garlic, chopped chili, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side, until just pink and opaque throughout. Do not overcook.
05 - Add diced pineapple and honey to the skillet with shrimp. Stir-fry for 2 more minutes, allowing pineapple to caramelize lightly and flavors to meld.
06 - Squeeze fresh lime juice over shrimp and pineapple mixture. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, stir well, and remove from heat immediately.
07 - Divide cabbage crunch among four plates. Top with spicy pineapple shrimp and garnish with additional fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Every forkful delivers that perfect sweet spicy creamy crunchy moment that makes tropical food so addictive
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant that takes way more effort
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan will steam the shrimp instead of searing them so work in batches if needed
- The honey helps the pineapple caramelize but watch closely because natural sugars can burn quickly
03 -
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning so they sear instead of steam
- Let the finished shrimp rest for 2 minutes before serving so the juices redistribute