A tropical seafood delight, this Shrimp Pineapple dish brings together juicy freshwater shrimp, sweet pineapple chunks, and a buttery, garlicky sauce with a hint of spice and tang. Perfect for special meals or an indulgent seafood craving.
Ingredients Tips:
Olive oil (3 tbsp) • Use light or pure olive oil for cooking to avoid overpowering flavor.
Unsalted butter (1 stick / 100g) • Use real butter for richness and to balance the acidity from lemon and pineapple.
Minced garlic (¼ cup) • Use fresh garlic, not jarred, for sharper flavor in butter-based sauces.
Annatto powder – Atsuete (1 tbsp) • Choose finely ground powder with deep red-orange color; avoid dull or clumpy ones.
Garlic powder (½ tsp) • Useful for layering garlic flavor without burning fresh garlic.
Paprika (½ tsp) • Adds mild sweetness and color—avoid smoked unless desired.
Ground black pepper (½ tsp) • Use freshly ground to cut through sweetness and fat.
Beef powder (½ tsp) • Enhances umami; use sparingly to avoid masking shrimp.
Old Bay seasoning (½ tsp) • Adds seafood-friendly spice blend; adjust if already using beef powder.
Giant freshwater shrimp – Ulang (4 pcs, cleaned) • Pick ones with firm shells, no ammonia smell, and intact heads.
Lemon juice (3–4 tbsp) • Use fresh lemon juice for cleaner acidity and better control.
Pineapple chunks (2 cups, fresh or canned) • Use fresh for brightness; canned for syrupy sweetness depending on preference.
Green onions (chopped, for garnish) • Choose crisp, vibrant stalks; slice just before serving for aroma.
Cooking Tips You May Want to Try:
- Combine butter and oil to boost flavor and prevent burning.
- Use annatto for color, not taste—don’t let it dominate.
- Beef powder adds depth but can compete with seafood—use lightly.
- Ulang cooks fast and toughens easily—high heat, short time.
- Pineapple adds natural sugar—reduce slightly to caramelize and intensify.
- Lemon balances the sweetness—adjust based on pineapple type.
- Use garlic powder to reinforce flavor if fresh garlic is mellowed by butter.
- Old Bay works best in small doses when other seasonings are present.
- Garnish last minute for fresh pop and visual contrast.
Shrimp Pineapple in Garlic-Butter Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 stick 100g unsalted butter
- ÂĽ cup minced garlic
- 1 tbsp annatto powder atsuete
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp beef powder
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 4 pcs giant freshwater shrimp ulang, cleaned
- 3 –4 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- Green onions chopped (for garnish)
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Instructions
Make The Flavor Base
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add butter and
- Sauté minced garlic until golden and aromatic.
AddSpices and Seasoning
- Stir in the annatto powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, beef powder, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.
Cookthe Shrimp:
- Add the giant shrimp, spooning the sauce over them to coat.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn bright orange and are fully cooked.
AddPineapple and Finish:
- Pour in lemon juice and add the pineapple chunks.
- Simmer for another 2–3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or as a flavorful seafood centerpiece.
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