Kickin' shrimp and pineapple flatbreads are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal that is perfect for any party or gathering. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flatbread that is packed with flavor. The shrimp is cooked to perfection and combined with juicy pineapple, creamy cheese, and a kick of spice. Served on a crispy flatbread, this dish is sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SHRIMP-AND-PINEAPPLE SKEWERS
Pineapple isn't only for fruit salads and upside-down cakes. In Hawaii, shrimp and pineapple are a natural pair; thread them on skewers and toss them on the grill for a fun luau-inspired dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak 8 to 10 wooden skewers in water, 15 minutes. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Reserve half the sauce for serving.
- Thread shrimp, pineapple, and scallions onto skewers. Grill until shrimp begin to turn opaque, 2 minutes. Brush with sauce, flip, and brush again. Grill until shrimp are opaque throughout and pineapple and scallions are lightly charred, about 3 minutes. Serve with reserved sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g
COCONUT SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS
Steps:
- Remove meat from pineapple by running a knife along the skin to peel it, quartering the fruit lengthwise and then cutting close to the core of each piece to remove the flesh. Cut the meat into one-inch cubes.
- In small bowl whisk together curry paste and coconut milk. Set aside.
- Thread one shrimp and one pineapple chunk on to each skewer. Baste with curry sauce. Cook about 4-5 minutes per side until shrimp is opaque. Turn frequently and continue to brush with sauce.
SPEEDY SHRIMP FLATBREADS
My husband and I are hooked on flatbread pizzas, especially this shrimp flatbread pizza recipe. I make at least one a week just to have something tasty around as a snack. This one came together easily because I had all the ingredients on hand. -Cheryl Woodson, Liberty, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place flatbreads on a baking sheet. Spread with cheese; top with shrimp and tomatoes. Bake until heated through, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with basil. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Fat 41g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 1163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE STIR-FRY
Gather your ingredients before starting because this comes together quickly. An easy to make stir-fry sauce glazes the shrimp, and pineapple and your favorite veggies will make this a family favorite. Serve over rice, we particularly enjoy jasmine rice for this.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Stir-Fries
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk pineapple juice, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch together in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
- Drizzle vegetable and sesame oils around the top of a wok or large skillet to coat the sides. Heat over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and add to wok. Stir-fry for 1 minute on each side and transfer cooked shrimp to a clean plate.
- Add pineapple, red bell pepper, onion, and snow peas to the wok, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Return shrimp to the wok, and stir-fry an additional 2 minutes. Whisk stir-fry sauce a couple of times and pour over shrimp and vegetables, stirring constantly until thickened, about 1 minute.
- Serve immediately, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 173.1 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1013.6 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
HONEY-GARLIC SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS
Steps:
- Combine butter, honey, lemon juice, pineapple juice, garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside 1/2 of the sauce for dipping.
- Thread pineapple, shrimp, and bell pepper alternately onto both skewers and baste with the remaining sauce.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat (400 degrees F (200 degrees C)) and lightly oil the grate.
- Grill until shrimp are cooked through and opaque in color, turning halfway, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 230.7 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 718.1 mg, Sugar 49.6 g
TROPICAL SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE GRILLED SKEWERS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: pineapple, garlic, chili sauce, water, rice wine vinegar, salt, coconut cream, lime, limes, pineapple, de-veined and peeled shrimp, water, cornstarch, wooden skewer
Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson
Categories Appetizers
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place wooden skewers in a bowl of water to soak for at least 10 minutes.
- Puree the pineapple, garlic, chili sauce, and water in a food processor.
- Heat a pan over medium heat, and add the pureed sauce mixture.
- Add vinegar, salt, coconut cream, lime juice, and zest of one lime.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create the slurry, then add the mixture into the sauce and simmer until the sauce thickens, about a minute.
- Skewer the pineapple and shrimp, then brush sauce on both sides.
- Grill skewers over medium-high heat until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle finished skewers with lime zest and serve with remaining sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 18 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe pineapple for the best flavor.
- If you don't have flatbread dough, you can use pizza dough or even puff pastry.
- Be sure to preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible before baking the flatbreads.
- Watch the flatbreads closely while they are baking so that they don't burn.
- Serve the flatbreads immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Kickin' Shrimp and Pineapple Flatbreads are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a light meal. With their sweet and savory flavors, these flatbreads are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and unique dish to serve, give Kickin' Shrimp and Pineapple Flatbreads a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »