Blackened Shrimp Pineapple Salsa (Print-Friendly Version)
Savor blackened shrimp paired with caramelized pineapple salsa, avocado, and jasmine rice in a tropical bowl.
# Ingredients List:
→ Liquids and Base
01 -
400 ml coconut milk (1 can)
02 -
180 ml water
→ Grains
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270 g jasmine rice, rinsed
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3 g salt (for cooking rice)
→ Seafood
05 -
570 g wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Oils and Fats
06 -
30 ml olive oil, divided
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14 g unsalted butter
→ Spices and Seasonings
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7 g smoked paprika
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2.5 g onion powder
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2.5 g garlic powder
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2.5 g dried thyme
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2.5 g dried oregano
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3 g salt (for shrimp seasoning)
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3 g freshly ground black pepper
→ Salsa Components
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450 g fresh pineapple, diced
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5 g brown sugar
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2 avocados, cubed
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40 g red onion, finely minced
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1 jalapeño, minced
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15 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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Juice of 1 lime
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Pinch of salt
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Drizzle of olive oil
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Combine coconut milk, water, rinsed jasmine rice, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is fully absorbed.
02 -
In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with half of the olive oil, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until shrimp are evenly coated.
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Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until blackened and opaque throughout.
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In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add diced pineapple and brown sugar, stirring occasionally. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the pineapple is golden and caramelized.
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In a bowl, combine cubed avocado, minced red onion, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, pinch of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil. Gently mix to blend flavors.
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Divide the cooked jasmine rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with blackened shrimp, caramelized pineapple, and avocado salsa. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
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Adjust the jalapeño quantity to control spiciness. For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shrimp seasoning. Ensure shrimp is fully cooked before serving.