What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Waste Not, Want Not: Seasoned Shrimp Pineapple Pupus! If you’ve ever needed a simple appetizer that will elevate an evening, think shrimp. By adding fresh ingredients, it definitely kicks things up a notch. When people cram into the kitchen to watch, assign them a minor task such as chopping fruit into chunks or snipping cilantro into small sprigs. Real conversations happen in the kitchen. Everyone benefits and memories are created. After all, being involved is natural and welcoming. It’s how we all stay connected.
SEASONED SHRIMP PINEAPPLE PUPUS
Ingredients:
1/2 cup papaya, cut into chunks
1/2 cup pineapple, cut into chunks
12 jumbo frozen shrimp, precooked and thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Fresh cilantro
Instructions:
Arrange papaya chunks on a decorative platter. Set aside. Spray a skillet with nonstick oil. Heat pan on medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, arrange pineapple chunks in a single layer. They will sizzle and char. Flip over to darken both sides. Remove and add to the platter. Warm olive oil in the same skillet. Layer shrimp without overlapping. Sprinkle with half the seasoned salt, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Slightly sear, then flip over. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning. When shrimp is golden brown, transfer to the pupu platter. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Yummy! Shrimp and pineapple are so good together, especially when you add some spice!
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It’s a nice compliment for any meal, in my opinion. From one shrimp-lover to another. 🍃🍤
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That is a spectacular combination. Next stop . my grill!
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Mouth-watering, that’s for sure! 🍃🍤
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Love these kinds of Mediterranean recipes, so delicious, the flavors sound so refreshing!
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It’s perfect for warm weather dining, in my opinion. 😋🍃🍤
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Shrimps pair so well with tropical fruits. Yum! 🙂
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I agree. You can say that again. 😜🍃🍤🍍
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Yum! 😀 😀
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I’m not sure I could mix pineapple and shrimp but looks interesting..
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It’s quite tasty, actually. 🍃🍤🍍
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The first time I heard about pupus when I was in Hawaii, when the waiter was recommending some appetizer, he was mentioning this, I did not know what it was during that time and instead of asking him to explain what they were I just said yes and be surprised what would come out. The one that they served was nearly exactly like this prawns and pineapples, sans the papaya, and it was amazing. I think adding papayas in there would make the whole thing more interesting in terms of flavour and texture in a good way, as it adds another dimension it.
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Same here. I thought to myself, “What in the world is a pupu?” 🤣
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