Black-Pepper Shrimp and Pineapple Recipe

Name: Black-Pepper Shrimp and Pineapple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 2 ½ tablespoons ginger, minced; 8 scallions, chopped; 1 ½ tablespoons black peppercorns, crushed; 1 ½ tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed, squeezed, and chopped; ½ cup sweet soy sauce (kecap manis); 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce; 3 ¾ tablespoons sugar; 2 ½ tablespoons lime juice; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; skewer; 24 large shrimp, deveined, tails left on; 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 inch chunks; 1 cup pea shoots, chopped (watercress can be substituted); 1 cup jicama, cut into 1/2 inch dice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 ½ tablespoons ginger, minced
8 scallions, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons black peppercorns, crushed
1 ½ tablespoons fermented black beans, rinsed, squeezed, and chopped
½ cup sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
3 ¾ tablespoons sugar
2 ½ tablespoons lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons salt
skewer
24 large shrimp, deveined, tails left on
1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 cup pea shoots, chopped (watercress can be substituted)
1 cup jicama, cut into 1/2 inch dice

1
Black-Pepper Sauce Heat the oil over medium heat in a skillet, add the garlic, ginger, and scallion, and saute until golden.
2
Add the pepper, and cook until it becomes fragrant, then add the remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer for 2 minutes.
4
Remove from heat, transfer to a blender, and puree until the sauce becomes medium smooth.
5
Skewers Heat one side of the grill to medium.
6
Cook pineapple on the cool part of the grill until it is lightly caramelized.
7
Remove, and assemble the skewers, alternating 2 pieces of shrimp and 3 of pineapple.
8
Place over the coals, and grill until the shrimp start to turn pink.
9
Brush both sides of the skewers liberally with the black-pepper sauce, and return to the grill to finish cooking.
10
Toss the pea shoots and jicama together, and serve with the shrimp skewers.

715

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

149

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, 2 tablespoons garlic, minced, 2 ½ tablespoons ginger, minced, 8 scallions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Black-Pepper Shrimp and Pineapple falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black-Pepper Shrimp and Pineapple

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