Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Avocado Slaw (Printable)
Sweet-spicy pineapple shrimp with crunchy lime-avocado slaw; vibrant tropical flavors ready in 30 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ Spicy Pineapple Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
03 - 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Lime Avocado Crunch Slaw
11 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
12 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
13 - 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
14 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
17 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Lime Dressing
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
19 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
20 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
21 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
22 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and thinly sliced green onions.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss thoroughly to coat. Gently fold in the diced avocado, taking care not to mash it. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the shrimp.
03 - In a blender or food processor, combine the diced pineapple, pineapple juice, honey, sriracha, and minced garlic. Blend until completely smooth.
04 - In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add half of the pineapple glaze and stir until the shrimp are evenly coated. Reserve the remaining glaze for brushing and serving.
05 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. During the last minute of cooking, brush with the reserved pineapple glaze for an extra layer of flavor.
06 - Mound the lime avocado crunch slaw onto plates. Top generously with the spicy pineapple shrimp and drizzle with any remaining glaze. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet heat glaze caramelizes on the shrimp in minutes and tastes like something from a beachside food truck.
- That slaw is so good you will want to eat it on its own for lunch all week.
02 -
- Do not walk away from the shrimp while they cook because the honey in the glaze can go from caramelized to burnt in seconds.
- Fold the avocado into the slaw at the very last moment because it will brown and soften if it sits too long.
03 -
- Dry the shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning them because excess moisture is the enemy of a good sear.
- Reserve a spoonful of the raw pineapple glaze before it touches the shrimp and use it as a finishing drizzle for a bright, uncooked hit of flavor.