Pineapple Shrimp Boats

suwanneerose fish, tropical fruit

Happy 4th of July!
I’ve been waiting for a special occasion to cut open this homegrown pineapple.
I know it’s a little funny-looking with that side ponytail, but I’m turning it into the star of the 4th of July barbecue. Grab a pineapple (any hairdo is fine) and follow along.
First we carve it into two pineapple boats. Slice it in half lengthwise, then score the fruit around the perimeter. Using a paring knife or grapefruit spoon, scoop out the cubes of pineapple. Next up, we need some jerk seasoning, which I like to think of as Caribbean sunshine in a jar. That warm mix of spices works some magic on pineapple and shrimp, tying together sweet and savory and then kicking it up with some heat. You can buy a jar at the grocery store, but this one from Immaculate Bites is so good, especially if you’ve already got all the spices. Mix up a big batch and you’ll be reaching for it all the time. No worries if you go store-bought, but know they vary and some can be kinda salty, so go easy.
Sauté some veggies with the pineapple cubes and shrimp, then toss it all with coconut rice. Now it’s time to fill those pineapple boats. If the party’s not in your backyard, put them on a baking sheet and cover them with foil to take them along. Grill them for a few minutes just before serving. Move over burgers and dogs, and make way for the pineapple boats. 
Once they’re hot and the fronds start to char, they’re ready to be the stars of the picnic table. Have a fabulous 4th, my friends!

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10 Comments Pineapple Shrimp Boats

  1. John F. Moore July 2, 2017 at 11:25 am

    Man this looks killer Dan Dan! JUST CHANGED MY MIND about food for the fourth. Thank You! UF

    1. suwanneerose July 2, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      Gotta love a pineapple boat! Have a happy 4th Uncle Freddie!

  2. John F. Moore July 3, 2017 at 12:46 am

    Grandma likes burnt hot dogs. LULU BIRD

    1. suwanneerose July 3, 2017 at 6:38 am

      ???
      Dorothy does, too!

  3. John F. Moore July 3, 2017 at 12:52 am

    Enjoy the fourth grandmas coming home in less than 2 weeks! Come see us you and Tobias. I’ll do the mango daquiris.

    1. suwanneerose July 3, 2017 at 6:37 am

      Yay! Can’t wait!

  4. Matt McGraw July 3, 2017 at 8:30 am

    That looks spectacular!!

  5. Nicole July 3, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    What a beautiful pineapple (side ponytail and all)! This looks really tasty and perfect for a 4th of July celebration, maybe even with a mango smoothie on the side 🙂 Happy 4th!

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