Prawns in pineapple with curry sauce
4 servings
60 minutes
Shrimp in pineapple with curry sauce is a vibrant dish of Pan-Asian cuisine that combines the freshness of seafood with the exotic sweetness of pineapple and the spiciness of curry. Such a dish could have originated in coastal regions of Asia where the cuisine is rich in seafood and fruits. Tender shrimp soaked in pineapple juice acquire an unusual flavor enhanced by a spicy sauce with hints of chili, garlic, and curry. Serving it in half a pineapple makes it not only aesthetically appealing but also convenient for serving. This dish is perfect for a festive dinner as it surprises with the combination of sweet and spicy flavors as well as texture harmony. Shrimp in pineapple can be served as a standalone dish or complemented with rice that absorbs the flavorful sauce, creating an even richer taste.
1
Boil the shrimp or pour boiling water over them. Cut off the top of the pineapple and remove the insides, cutting off the bottom of the pineapple. Pour the pineapple juice into a separate bowl. Cut the pineapple flesh into cubes and mix with the shrimp.
- Peeled shrimp: 200 g
- Pineapple: 1 piece
2
Pour 2 tablespoons of oil into the pan, heat it up, add the shrimp to the pan and fry on high heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Peeled shrimp: 200 g
3
In the same pan, sauté finely chopped garlic with chili pepper over low heat.
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
4
For the sauce, pour the remaining oil into a bowl, add lemon juice, pineapple juice, curry seasoning. You can also add salt or replace it with soy sauce (it's tastier))), mix everything well and pour it over the pepper and garlic, bring to a boil on low heat, then turn off.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Pineapple: 1 piece
- Curry: 10 g
- Parsley: 0.5 bunch
5
Mix shrimp with pineapple, place in a pineapple, pour sauce over it, garnish with parsley, and cover with the top of the pineapple.
- Peeled shrimp: 200 g
- Pineapple: 1 piece
- Parsley: 0.5 bunch