Pineapple Garlic Shrimp
We love shrimp as the base for low fat, high protein recipes for weight loss. And this Pineapple Garlic Shrimp is just that. But just because it’s a healthy option doesn’t mean it’s boring or lacking any flavor. In fact, with a sauce made with garlic, honey, soy sauce and red pepper flakes, this easy meal is so tasty we have a feeling you’ll find yourself craving it over and over again. And the good news is that it’s extremely easy to whip up. In fact, you’ll have it on the table in less than 15 minutes.
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This recipe is a great option for meal prep. You can either enjoy your pineapple garlic shrimp cold, or warm it up in the microwave. Store it in a microwave save dish and heat it up on high in one-minute increments until they are warm all the way through. You don’t want to overcook your shrimp when reheating or they will be rubbery.
Pineapple Garlic Shrimp Recipe Tips:
+ This pineapple garlic shrimp is delicious on its own, or you could serve it over a bed of rice (or cauliflower rice) for more volume. Try squeezing a bit of lime juice over your rice for maximum flavor.
+ You can easily use frozen shrimp in this recipe too. You’ll just need to bake it in the oven longer. Put them in for 10 minutes, and at the 5 minute mark, flip them and THEN add the pineapple so it doesn’t get overcooked.
Pineapple Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- pinch of salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, about 5 cloves
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 tsp cornstarch, + 1 tbsp water
- green onion, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Toss the shrimp with the oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Add the pineapple to the baking sheet and disperse among the shrimp. Bake for 4-6 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through
- Meanwhile, to a small pan over medium heat, add the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water. Add to the pan and stir. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is thick. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl or on the baking sheet, pour the sauce over the shrimp and pineapple toss to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
- Serve with chopped green onion and extra red pepper flakes and enjoy!
