Pineapple Boat Shrimp With Fruit Salsa Recipes

SUNNY'S EASY SHRIMP AND RICE PINEAPPLE BOATS

Steps:

• For the shrimp: Preheat the grill or the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Prepare the pineapple and sauce. Slice the pineapple in half. Slice the core out of the center and discard. Cut out the flesh, leaving a 1-inch border all the way around. Finely chop two-thirds of the pineapple flesh and set aside in a bowl. Add the remaining pineapple flesh to a blender along with the BBQ sauce. Season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper, then blend until smooth.
• Prepare the shrimp. Add the shrimp to an aluminum foil pouch (or create a pouch with aluminum foil), then sprinkle with salt and pepper and pour the pineapple BBQ sauce over the top. Close the pouch and place over the direct heat of the grill, or on the bottom rack of the oven. Cook until a quick peek inside reveals opaque shrimp, 10 to 12 minutes.
• For the rice: In the bowl with the reserved chopped pineapple, add the rice, cilantro, scallions, zest and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
• To serve: Divide and fill both halves of the pineapple with the rice. Remove the shrimp from the pouch and top both pineapple halves equally. Pour the juices from the pouch over everything. Top with the cilantro and serve with lime wedges for spritzing.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Spray grill with nonstick spray; preheat barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread shrimp on 6 skewers. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons lime juice in small bowl to blend; brush mixture over shrimp. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; let marinate 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle 12 pineapple slices with salt and pepper. Grill pineapple until just tender, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; cut pineapple into 1/2-inch pieces. Place in bowl; mix in onion, cilantro, chili, remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Season salsa with salt and pepper.
• Grill shrimp until just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Serve with salsa.

SPICY SWEET SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Stir in beans; cover and keep warm., While rice cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in pineapple juice, brown sugar and chili sauce; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, on high until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, 10-12 minutes., For salsa, toss pineapple with red pepper, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, salt and pepper., Once sauce has reduced, stir in shrimp and return just to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turns pink, 2-3 minutes. Serve with rice mixture and salsa.

IRRESISTIBLE GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, place salsa ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl. Chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Thread shrimp onto three metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with salsa.,

CARIBBEAN-SPICED SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• SHRIMP:.
• Combine first 10 ingredients, including fennel if desired, in a small bowl.
• Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired.
• Dredge shrimp in spice mixture.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add shrimp, in batches, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet, as needed, to cook remaining shrimp.
• PINEAPPLE PLAZA:.
• Pulse pineapple in a food processor just until finely chopped.
• Placce pineapple in a wire-mesh strainer, and let drain for 15 minutes.
• Transfer drained pineapple to a bowl; stir in onion and remaining ingredients.
• ASSEMBLY:.
• Serve shrimp (on a Chinese spoons - 1 shrimp for each spoon) warm or at room temperature with Pineapple Salsa.

ISLAND TROPICAL SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl- combine all ingredients except shrimp & set aside.
• Go ahead & preheat your grill to medium heat.
• Toss shrimp in baste mix & grill on lightly oiled grill. Turning once, cook 4 minutes on each side.
• Baste shrimp once more before serving.
• Serve on top of warm fruit salsa.
• Warm Fruit Salsa:.
• In sauté pan over medium heat- sauté oil, onions, garlic and jalapeños for 2- 3 minutes.
• Add fruit and tomatoes, cooking for 2 - 3 minutes, don't stir or over-mix as fruit will break up.
• Add cumin, coriander, lime juice & hot sauce. Cook 1 - 2 minutes, the fruit should be warm, not mushy.
• Add chopped cilantro when ready to serve.
• Serve on top of warm fruit salsa.