Shrimp Pineapple Boat Recipes

PINEAPPLE BOAT SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, add the shrimp, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, the lemongrass, 1 tablespoon of ginger and the cornstarch and combine well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• In a large saute pan over high heat, heat the peanut oil and add half the shrimp mixture. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes and remove. Repeat for second batch of shrimp, adding additional oil, if necessary.
• Add in the red bell peppers and the onions and saute for 3 minutes, then add the jalapeno, garlic, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of ginger. Stir in the remaining soy sauce and add the shrimp back into the saute pan. Heat until warmed through. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with the Fruit Salsa.
• In a glass bowl, combine the mint, serrano pepper, ginger, rice vinegar and red pepper flakes. Stir in the pineapple, the onions, red bell pepper and apricots. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

LOBSTER PINEAPPLE BOAT

Steps:

• Cut a small pineapple in half lengthways.
• Remove the inside meat, cutting in the shape of spears.
• (Be careful not to puncture the shell of the pineapple because it will be used for serving the finished dish) Cut the onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, lobster and the pineapple spears into cubes, about 1/2-inch in size, and set them aside.
• Sauté the onions, peppers, lobster, and mushrooms in clarified butter.
• Add the pineapple last so that it will not overcook and become soft.
• Season with Pico-Pepper sauce and flambé with the brandy and Grand Marnier.
• At the same time, broil the pineapple shell so the edges become crisp and the shell is heated throughout.
• Place the mixture back into the shell.
• Pour the Grand Marnier into a spoon and light with a match and pour over the mixture and serve.

PINEAPPLE SHRIMP FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Cook brown rice according to package directions and set aside to cool.
• If making pineapple bowls, cut each pineapple in half and hollow out both halves to make 4 bowls.
• Cut a piece off the bottom of the pineapple halves to create a flat base.
• Cut the pineapple into small pieces and set aside.
• Heat a nonstick wok on high heat; when hot add oil.
• Add shrimp and cook a few minutes until just opaque, 3 to 5 minutes; set aside.
• Add the scallions, chili and garlic to the wok. Saute about 1 minute, then add the rice, shrimp and pineapple and stir a few times.
• Add soy sauce and fish sauce, stir to mix all the ingredients and cook another 30 seconds.
• Divide and transfer into the hollowed out pineapples and garnish with cilantro.

CHICKEN, SHRIMP, AND PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Combine chicken, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, Shaoxing rice wine, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a bowl. Mix and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
• Place shrimp in a separate bowl and season with salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch and set aside for 15 minutes.
• Remove 1/4 of the pineapple lengthways, leaving the green leaves intact for presentation, if you like; scoop out the pineapple flesh using a spoon. Chop pineapple flesh into small pieces and set aside. Place hollow pineapple on a baking tray.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Heat remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add garlic, carrots, and bell peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add prawns and cook for 1 to 2 minutes; add cooked rice and pineapple, mixing well to combine. Stir in beaten egg until cooked through.
• Spoon fried rice into prepared pineapple shell; bake in the preheated oven until piping hot, about 10 minutes. Bring pineapple to the table and let everyone help themselves!

SHRIMP PINEAPPLE BOAT

Steps:

• Open shrimp bag, and add cajun seasoning. Allow to defrost in refrigerator overnight. Cook rice according to directions, cool Halve pineapple, leaving top intact, and scoop out flesh to form bowl. chop pineapple. fill bowl with rice, pineapple and cajun shrimp, serve.

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.