Embrace the tropical flavors with this sweet and spicy shrimp dish that will transport your taste buds to a sunlit island. The combination of succulent buttermilk-marinated shrimp, sweet pineapple, and a touch of heat creates a memorable meal that's perfect for a casual dinner or an impressive party dish.
Ingredients
🍤 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
🥛 Buttermilk (for marinating)
🍚 All-purpose flour (for coating shrimp)
🥚 1 egg (for coating shrimp)
🍍 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
🍯 3 tablespoons honey
🌶️ 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧅 1 small red onion, diced
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🌿 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
🧂 Salt, to taste
🧂 Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1- Prepare the Marinade:
- In a small bowl, mix together honey, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
2- Marinate the Shrimp:
- Place the shrimp in a large resealable bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the shrimp, ensuring they are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3- Prepare the Shrimp for Cooking:
- Remove shrimp from the marinade. In separate bowls, prepare all-purpose flour, beaten egg, and buttermilk. Dip each shrimp in buttermilk, then flour, then egg, and back to flour for a nice coating.
4- Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced red onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add coated shrimp to the skillet, cooking for about 2 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque.
5- Add Pineapple:
- Once the shrimp are almost cooked, add the pineapple chunks to the skillet. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the pineapple to caramelize slightly.
6- Finish the Dish:
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro.
7- Serve:
- Serve the shrimp over rice or alongside your favorite side dish. Garnish with extra lime wedges for a zesty finish.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Mixing bowl, Large skillet, Resealable bag or shallow dish
Cooking Tips:
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Use fresh pineapple for a more vibrant flavor, but canned works if you're in a pinch.
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Tropical Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
