Description
Easy Pineapple Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with sweet pineapple and colorful bell peppers. This quick recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, transporting you to a tropical paradise with every bite. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or alongside your favorite sides for an unforgettable meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Add marinated shrimp to the skillet with veggies. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (about 5 minutes).
- Toss in pineapple chunks during the last couple of minutes until heated through.
- Transfer to plates or serve family-style from the skillet with rice or tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg