Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Lime Avocado (Printable Version)
Juicy shrimp with sweet pineapple over crisp cabbage slaw and creamy lime avocado for a refreshing summer meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Spicy Pineapple Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
07 - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjusted to taste
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon honey
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
→ Lime Avocado Cabbage Crunch
12 - 3 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
13 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
14 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
15 - 1 ripe avocado
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
18 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - ¼ teaspoon salt
20 - ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Garnishes
21 - Lime wedges
22 - Extra fresh cilantro
23 - Sliced jalapeños
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the finely shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro. Toss to mix evenly.
03 - In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado with fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until well coated. Set aside.
04 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and begin to curl.
05 - Add the diced pineapple, honey, and fresh lime juice to the skillet. Cook for 2 additional minutes, stirring frequently, until the pineapple caramelizes and the shrimp are cooked through.
06 - Divide the avocado cabbage crunch among four plates. Top generously with the spicy pineapple shrimp. Garnish with lime wedges, additional cilantro, and sliced jalapeños if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy avocado lime dressing coats every shred of cabbage so each bite is cool, tangy, and crunchy all at once.
- It comes together fast enough for a weeknight but looks like something you would order at a beachside restaurant.
- Everything cooks in one skillet, which means cleanup is almost nonexistent.
02 -
- Do not overcook the shrimp because they go from perfect to rubbery in about thirty seconds, so pull the pan off heat the moment they curl into a C shape.
- Toss the avocado dressing with the cabbage right before serving to keep everything crisp and bright green.
03 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels before marinating so the spices stick and you get a proper sear instead of a soggy boil.
- Taste a piece of pineapple before you cook it because if it is not sweet enough, add an extra half tablespoon of honey to balance the heat.