Glazed Sugar Loaf Pineapple and Lobster Salad Garni

Name: Glazed Sugar Loaf Pineapple and Lobster Salad Garnished with Toasted Coconut and Cuban Style Citrus Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 vanilla bean, cut lengthwise and seeds scraped out; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup rum; 1/2 to 1 pineapple (depending on size), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces, rinse and reserve nice leaves, for garnish; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 Australian lobster tails; 1/4 teaspoon Bijol (Cuban spice mix); Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 mango, peeled and diced small; 1/3 papaya (Hawaiian), diced small; 2 ounces water chestnuts, julienned; 1 small red bell pepper, diced small; 1/2 -ounce carrots, shredded; 1 -ounce bamboo sprouts, quartered; 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives; 1 -ounce purple cabbage, chopped; 1/2 cup Lime Mayo Vinaigrette, recipe follows; Pineapple Chips, recipe follows; 2 ounces fresh coconut, shredded and toasted; 1 small piece sugar cane (sold at specialty shops); 1/2 teaspoon Bijol (Cuban spice mix); Sea salt; Fresh ground pepper medley; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 1 orange, zested and juiced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 8 (U-12) shrimp; 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this Glazed Sugar Loaf Pineapple and Lobster Salad Garnished with Toasted Coconut and Cuban Style Citrus Grilled Shrim…

This Glazed Sugar Loaf Pineapple and Lobster Salad Garnished with Toasted Coconut and Cuban Style Citrus Grilled Shrimp relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as brown sugar, rum and butter, melted. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1553 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

1 vanilla bean, cut lengthwise and seeds scraped out
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup rum
1/2 to 1 pineapple (depending on size), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces, rinse and reserve nice leaves, for garnish
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 Australian lobster tails
1/4 teaspoon Bijol (Cuban spice mix)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 mango, peeled and diced small
1/3 papaya (Hawaiian), diced small
2 ounces water chestnuts, julienned
1 small red bell pepper, diced small
1/2 -ounce carrots, shredded
1 -ounce bamboo sprouts, quartered
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 -ounce purple cabbage, chopped
1/2 cup Lime Mayo Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Pineapple Chips, recipe follows
2 ounces fresh coconut, shredded and toasted
1 small piece sugar cane (sold at specialty shops)
1/2 teaspoon Bijol (Cuban spice mix)
Sea salt
Fresh ground pepper medley
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 orange, zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
8 (U-12) shrimp
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup pureed mango
1/4 cup citrus honey
1 teaspoon chopped shallots
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
1 cup virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Simple syrup, recipe follows
1 large white pineapple or regular pineapple
1 cup coconut water or milk *see note about cracking coconuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 vanilla pod, split and scraped

1
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Mix vanilla seed, sugar, and rum together in a large bowl.
2
Add the pineapple and marinate for 15 minutes.
3
Cook pineapple with melted butter in large pan over medium-high heat in batches until pineapple has caramelized.
4
Cool and cut into small diced pieces.
5
Set aside.
6
Cut tails lengthwise and crack shell.
7
Pull out meat but keep tail attached at tail end.
8
Season with Bijol, salt, and pepper.
9
Brush with butter.
10
Roast until cooked, approximately 15 minutes, basting with butter a few times.
11
Cool and dice.
12
Combine lobster, pineapple, mango, papaya, water chestnuts, red pepper, carrots, bamboo shoots, chives, and cabbage and mix gently with 1/4 cup of the Lime Mango dressing.
13
Preheat a grill: Cut sugar cane into 4 skewers, about 4 to 5 inches long.
14
Season with Bijol, salt, and pepper.
15
Mix butter, zest, and fruit juice then brush shrimp with butter mixture.
16
Grill, basting with butter mixture until shrimp is fully cooked.
17
Place 3 to 4 pineapple chips on bottom of plate and place coconut in center of chips.
18
Fill coconut with salad.
19
Garnish with lengthwise chips and pineapple leaves.
20
Spoon a tablespoon of dressing on each plate.
21
Lean shrimp skewer against coconut and plate at an angle.
22
Start by adding everything from lime juice to cilantro and blend.using a burr mixer, hand held electric mixer or whisk.
23
Slowly add in oil while continuing to blend.
24
Season with salt and pepper.
25
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. For the pineapple chips: Peel and cut the pineapple in half width-wise.
26
Cut small wedges out of the pineapple to create thin flower slices.
27
Cut other half lengthwise to remove the core.
28
Dip into simple syrup and place on a silicone mat or parchment paper on a sheet pan at 200 degrees in oven for about 4 hours until dried out to create chips.
29
Bring all ingredients to a simmer in a small saucepan.
30
When the sugar is dissolved, remove from the heat and allow to cool.
31
Remove the vanilla bean.

1553

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 41 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 vanilla bean, cut lengthwise and seeds scraped out, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup rum, 1/2 to 1 pineapple (depending on size), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces, rinse and reserve nice leaves, for garnish, and more.

Yes, Glazed Sugar Loaf Pineapple and Lobster Salad Garnished with Toasted Coconut and Cuban Style Citrus Grilled Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1553 kcal
Category
Seafood

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