What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Sunshine Eats: Overstuffed Pineapple Boat! If you’re looking for the WOW-factor for the next social gathering, bookmark this recipe for a standing ovation. It’s that good! Not only does it satisfy the meat and seafood lover in all of us, it also has “healthy” written all over it. You gotta admit, the pineapple presentation is a show-stopper. And the best part is, with a little planning, anyone can pull it off.
OVERSTUFFED PINEAPPLE BOAT
Ingredients:
1 whole ripe pineapple
1 pound frozen cooked shrimp; thawed, tails removed
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Chesapeake Bay Style seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dill
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup butter
1 cup instant rice, brown or white
1 1/2 cups fine home style noodles
10-ounce can chunk chicken breast, drained
14-ounce chicken broth
4 green onions, chopped
8-ounce can of slivered water chestnuts, drained
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup soybean seasoning sauce
Instructions:
Cut pineapple lengthwise; cut around the inside, following the edge to create a “boat”. Do not pierce the underside. Cut the pineapple flesh into chunks. Scoop out and place in a bowl. Set pineapple aside. In a deep skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add seafood seasoning, dill, and lime juice. Cook 1-2 minutes, turning once. Remove sautéed shrimp and place on paper towel-lined plate. Melt butter in the same skillet. Do not burn. Add white rice and thin noodles. Coat well. Cook them over medium heat 3-5 minutes, turning often until golden brown. Stir in chicken broth and chicken chunks. Cover. Simmer 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Add chopped green onion with tops, water chestnuts, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and soybean seasoning sauce. Mix well. Gently fold in sautéed shrimp and pineapple chunks, to taste. Refrigerate leftover pineapple in a covered container. Fill pineapple boats. Serve on platters. Garnish with cilantro leaf.
Wow! This one was unexpected. I have shrimp in the freezer and a pineapple on the counter…hmmm…
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Great minds think alike! Please let me know if you decide to make one of these bountiful pineapple boats! 🍤🌴
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Very original!
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Actually, the pineapple addition is quite refreshing. 🌴
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I’d say so… I love the idea…
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Why, thank you! 🍍
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This certainly would put a WOW factor on the table. Simply gorgeous and delicious!
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Eating should be FUN! It really turns into a conversation-starter, that’s for sure. 🌿
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I have a pineapplein my fridge, tempted to grab it and make this dish 😀
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You should. It’s remarkable. 🍍🍤
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Looks so yummy 🙂
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Thanks very much for stopping by. Blessings! 🍓
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