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.
It indeed is WOW
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thaaanks. Some would call it “overboard”! 😜🌿
LikeLiked by 2 people
😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh wow, will need to find a recipe of the Chesapeake Bay seasoning.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You may be able to substitute with a homemade version. 🤔🍃
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for sharing Gail. 😃😃
LikeLiked by 1 person
Of course. 🌴🍍
LikeLiked by 1 person
What Gail cooks, other than vegetable & other stuff?
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re on quite the shrimp kick, Gail. And my sister just recently had a pineapple boat dish at a local Mexican restaurant. It was chock full of chicken, rice and beans and peppers. Muy good.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That sounds crazy good!!!! 😋🌿
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is the kind of dish that serves double duty as a really fun centerpiece! It makes one smile just to look at it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely. There’s more than enough to share. 🌴🍍🍤
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m dreaming about sailing across the Pacific on a Pineapple boat as I write ⛵🍹😋
LikeLiked by 1 person
One question: Are big fishes vegetarians? (Asking for a friend.) 🐬😜🐳🐬🌊
LikeLiked by 1 person
So pretty and tasty! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank youuuu. 😍🌿
LikeLiked by 1 person
This looks amazing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Believe it or not, a restaurant serves this portion for ONE. I think not!!! 👀🍃
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such an awesome salad idea. I love pineapples in a salad. Severing it in the pineapple you used… great!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s as fun as a watermelon filled with fresh fruit! 🍉🍌🍇🍊🍓
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, exactly!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This looks so beautiful 🤩🤩🤩
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s reason enough, in my book, to celebrate Spring. 🌿🌷🍃
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely ✨
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow! Love this. 😍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Grab a fork. 👀🍃
LikeLiked by 1 person