Creole Grilled Fresh Pineapple Recipes

PINA COLADA GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine whipped topping, lemon zest and extract. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. In a small bowl, combine oil and cinnamon. Brush over both sides of pineapple slices., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill pineapple, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Place pineapple on dessert plates. Top with whipped topping mixture; sprinkle with coconut.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal grill with a single layer of hot coals.
• When the grill is ready, brush the pineapple wedges lightly with the oil and place them on the grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side until nicely charred and lightly colored. Remove to a serving plate and drizzle with honey.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Place pineapple in a large resealable plastic bag. Add honey, butter, hot pepper sauce, and salt. Seal bag, and shake to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Grill pineapple for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until heated through and grill marks appear.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat.
• Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise from the very top to the bottom (keeping the leaves on). Then cut each half lengthwise in half again, so you have 4 long pieces with leaves at one end.
• Add the jelly, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and salt to a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is fully combined and liquid.
• Brush the pineapple with some of the mixture (reserve the remaining mixture), transfer to the grill and grill 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a platter and, using a sharp knife, cut the bottom ends off each piece of pineapple. Then, carefully cut lengthwise from the bottom to the top of each piece along the skin (separating the fruit from the skin), and then crosswise into 1-inch pieces.
• Drizzle the remaining apricot mixture over the pineapple. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

KALE AND QUINOA WITH CREOLE SEASONING

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; stir in quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; cook kale in boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Heat olive oil in the same saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir shallot until softened, about 5 minutes. Add kale, cooking and stirring, until desired doneness. Mix quinoa into vegetable mixture and season with salt and Creole seasoning.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Combine syrup and butter; set aside. Quarter the pineapple lengthwise, leaving top attached. , Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn; brush with maple butter. Grill 5-7 minutes longer or until heated through; brush with maple butter and sprinkle with nuts. Serve with remaining maple butter.