Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple with Gingery-Miso Dressing
A Quick Healthy Meal Served Hot Off the Grill. Make the Zesty Gingery-Miso Dressing ahead for a speedy recipe. Pineapple is wonderful grilled and adds natural sweetness to the dish.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time7 minutes mins
Total Time32 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, main course shrimp
Cuisine: American, Asian Influence
Keyword: Gingery-Miso Dressing, Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple, Grilled Shrimp & Pineapple with Gingery-Miso Dressing
Servings: 4 servings
- 1 1/4 pound fresh shrimp* 16/20 size or U 15
- 3 slices fresh pineapple about 1/2" slices, cored and peeled (round shape)
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanut oil** divided (can use sesame oil too)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger*** grated fine or minced
- 1/8 teaspoon chipotle powder can use cayenne or smoked paprika; more if you like spicy
- 2 teaspoons raw honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives
Make the Gingery-Miso Dressing (see recipe) - set aside, can make a few days ahead.
Peel and devein shrimp leaving the tails on. Wash and dry very well. Place them on a plate to hold, rub in 1 T. of roasted peanut oil, 1 t. ginger and 1/8 t. chipotle powder. Cover and refrigerate until ready to grill.
Place the three slices of pineapple on a plate to hold (see photo.) Combine honey and remaining tablespoon of peanut oil in a small bowl, brush on both sides of the pineapple. (If honey is firm, microwave until it is liquid.)
To Grill:
Set grill to high. Brush the grates with a little neutral oil. When very hot, add the pineapple slices in one area, and the shrimp on another.
Cook the pineapple about 3 minutes with the hood closed on both sides, turning over once, until strong grill marks form, and pineapple is cooked through - remove to a clean plate.
Add the shrimp to the grill with long tongs. Close the hood. Cook until shrimp is very golden, turn over and cook until shrimp is crisp and just white in color inside, about 4 minutes. The shrimp will feel firm and no longer an opaque color inside, Do not overcook! Remove them to a clean plate, and immediately add 3 tablespoons of Gingery-Miso Dressing and toss well. Cool.
To Serve:
To serve: 2 choices here: 1. Serve the shrimp over a large whole slice of pineapple with shrimp on top. Tuck Fresh Arugula Leaves under the pineapple and spoon some extra dressing around - garnish with fresh-cut chives.2. Cut the pineapple into triangles, toss with the shrimp, spoon some extra dressing around - garnish with fresh-cut chives. Serve some steamed brown rice on the side or your favorite grain, such as couscous or quinoa. I like to serve the dish at room temperature.
See recipe: Karen's Gingery-Miso Dressing
* I love Lovira Roasted Peanut Oil. It's non-GMO and milder than Sesame Oil. Find in Health Food Shops or Better Grocers.
* With concerns about gmo’s and processing of oils, use a vegetable oil which has not been chemically treated, this is called “expeller pressed.”
recipe calculations do not include Gingery-Miso Dressing.
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg