🍤 Pineapple Chili Shrimp (Sweet, Tangy & Spicy)

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the shrimp:

• 400g (14 oz) shrimp, peeled & deveined
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the sauce:

• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1–2 teaspoons chili flakes or chili sauce 🌶️
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sear the shrimp

Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
Remove and set aside.

2. Build the sauce

In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Add pineapple chunks + juice, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and chili.
Simmer for 2–3 minutes.

3. Thicken

Add cornstarch slurry → stir until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thick.

4. Combine

Return shrimp to the pan.
Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until coated and heated through.

5. Garnish & serve

Top with chopped parsley or green onions.

💡 Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook shrimp → it gets rubbery fast
• Want extra caramelization → lightly sear pineapple before adding sauce
• Add a knob of butter at the end for richer flavor

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Steamed jasmine rice 🍚
• Fried rice
• Noodles or even tacos 🌮

👀 Flavor Profile

• Sweet (pineapple + honey)
• Tangy (vinegar/lime)
• Savory (soy sauce)
• Spicy kick (chili)
• Juicy shrimp + glossy sticky sauce = addictive 😮‍🔥