Hawaiian stuffed pineapple 🍤🍍
* 1lb shrimp peeled and deveined
* 1 pineapple cut in half and hollowed
* 1 onion, diced
* 1 cup pineapple diced
* 2 cups cooked rice
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 2 tablespoons cooking oil
* Salt and black pepper to taste
* 1 tablespoons cajun seasoning for blackening shrimp
INSTRUCTIONS
* split pineapple down the middle
* Try not to puncture the skin
* angle knife to cut sections of pineapple out.
* remove the core from the pineapple and discard.
* Cook rice according to directions.
* Sauté onion and pineapple in butter for 5-7 minutes until onion is cooked. Set aside until ready to mix with shrimp
* Peel and devein shrimp, pat dry and dredge in your favorite cajun seasoning to blacken shrimp. If you don’t like spicy foods, use old bay
* lightly blacken the seasoned shrimp over medium-high heat in one teaspoon until fully cooked.
* Mix cooked rice with pineapple mixture and shrimp.
* Fill pineapple halves with mixture, making sure you can see the shrimp towards the top of the mixture.
* Garnish with cilantro and scallions and enjoy!
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Hawaiian stuffed pineapple is a delightful dish that combines tropical flavors with a savory twist. To enhance the experience, consider customizing your stuffed pineapple with additional vegetables or spices that suit your taste. You can add bell peppers or even a hint of lime juice to elevate the tropical notes. A creative serving suggestion is to drizzle a sweet and spicy sauce on top, adding another layer of flavor to the shrimp and rice mixture. For a healthy variation, substitute the butter and cooking oil with coconut oil, which complements the Hawaiian theme and adds a subtle coconut flavor. This dish is not just visually appealing, but it also offers a nutritious option packed with protein from shrimp, and vitamins from the fresh pineapple and onions. Moreover, stuffed pineapple can serve as a fantastic centerpiece for gatherings, turning an ordinary meal into an extraordinary feast. Explore different garnishing options such as diced avocados or crushed nuts for added texture and aesthetics!
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