Garlic Shrimp with Grilled Pineapple

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while enhancing flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast provides lean protein at a lower cost.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Canned pineapple offers similar sweetness and flavor.

Heat a grill pan over medium heat.

Grill 4 slices of pineapple on both sides until charred and smoky.

Once cool, chop the grilled pineapple into small pieces and set aside.

In a bowl, combine 12 oz of whole clean deveined shrimp with 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tbsp paprika, and 2 tbsp mochi flour. Mix well to coat the shrimp.

Roughly chop a whole head of garlic into big pieces.

In a wok, melt 4 tbsp of salted butter over low heat, then add the chopped garlic and fry until golden.

Remove the garlic and in the same pan, add 2 tbsp of olive oil and the shrimp. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until almost cooked through.

Add the garlic back into the pan with the shrimp and stir-fry until the shrimp is fully cooked.

Add the chopped grilled pineapple to the shrimp and cook until heated through.

Serve the shrimp in a bowl, making an indentation for the garlic butter, and garnish with cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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