Pineapple Sriracha Shrimp Bowls for the perfect sweet, spicy tang we all know and love. My good friends at Oklahoma Joe just dropped a new grill, the Blackjack Kettle Charcoal Grill, which gave me the perfect opportunity to throw down on some shrimp bowls.
I made a quick pineapple marinade for these shrimp and then completed the meal with sriracha mayo and cilantro lime rice. Throw it all in a pineapple bowl for that extra wow factor.
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Table of Contents
- WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- Pineapple Shrimp Bowl INGREDIENTS
- HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE SHRIMP BOWLS
- PINEAPPLE SRIRACHA SHRIMP BOWLS SIDEKICK
- PINEAPPLE SRIRACHA SHRIMP BOWLS FOR DINNER
- TIPS
- More Shrimp Recipes
- HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS AND REHEAT
- WHAT TO SERVE WITH THESE DELICIOUS SHRIMP BOWLS
- RECIPE FAQs
- Pineapple Shrimp Bowls Recipe
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
Pineapple Shrimp Bowls are a game-changer, especially if you’re looking for a little tropical escape. The combination of shrimp, vibrant sriracha mayo, sesame seeds and the brightness of the fresh pineapple makes these rice bowls a delicious journey to a tropical island. If you’re a fan of tropical fruits, then you’ll love these simple bowls!
If you love pineapple, then you’ll love this Sweet Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon, Spicy Shrimp with Pineapple Aioli and Cherry Chipotle Pineapple Glazed Ham!
Pineapple Shrimp Bowl INGREDIENTS
Shrimp:
- Large Prawns with the shell on & deveined
Marinade:
- Soy Sauce – Adds a savory and umami-rich flavor to the marinade.
- Pineapple puréed – Infuses natural sweetness and tropical notes, balancing the savory elements.
- White Wine Vinegar – Introduces a subtle tanginess to the marinade.
- Sriracha Sauce – Provides heat and a bold kick, adding spiciness to the marinade for those who enjoy a bit of heat.
- Black Garlic Sauce or Minced Garlic – Offers depth and richness, enhancing the overall flavor profile with savory and aromatic notes.
- Garlic Chili Paste – Adds an extra layer of heat and a robust garlic flavor.
- Ginger Paste – Infuses a hint of warmth and earthiness.
- Sesame Seed Oil – Imparts a nutty and aromatic essence.
Sriracha Mayo:
- Mayonnaise
- Sriracha
- Lime juiced – Offers a zesty and citrusy kick, brightening up the flavors and providing acidity to cut through the richness.
Cilantro Lime Rice:
- Cooked White Rice
- Fresh Cilantro
- Limes juiced
Pineapple Bowl:
- Pineapples cut in half and carved out into a bowl
- Sesame Seeds for garnish
- Chopped Cilantro for garnish
HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE SHRIMP BOWLS
There’s nothing like a pineapple bowl to catch someone’s attention. You know what they say: you eat with your eyes first, and these Pineapple Shrimp Bowls came ready to play.
I actually started this recipe by taking a whole pineapple and slicing it down the middle from top to bottom. Next, I hollowed out each side of the pineapple to create the pineapple bowls. I did this process first because we’ll use the pineapple flesh from the inside of the bowls as part of our shrimp marinade, so make sure to save it.
Now that our pineapple bowls are ready, we can move to the shrimp marinade. I used large prawn shrimp for this recipe and tossed them in a bowl. It’s important to note that I left the shells on the shrimp for this recipe.
The shell will help retain moisture as the shrimp cook, and because we’re marinating the shrimp, we know that they’ll still carry that delicious flavor all the way through the cooking process.
I tossed each of the marinade ingredients into a large bowl along with the shrimp and then mixed it all together by hand. Then, move the pineapple shrimp to the fridge and let them marinate for 15-20 minutes.
PINEAPPLE SRIRACHA SHRIMP BOWLS SIDEKICK
While the shrimp marinade, let’s prep the sriracha mayo and cilantro lime rice. The shrimp will cook fast, so it’s nice to have these already done.
For the sriracha mayo, simply mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl and then transfer to a squeeze bottle. Set that in the fridge to chill until we’re ready for it.
Next, cook the rice. While the rice was cooking, I went out and prepped the grill. I started up a few charcoal chimneys and dumped them into my Oklahoma Joe’s Blackjack Kettle Charcoal Grill once the coals were bright orange in color. Close the lid to the smoker and let it preheat to a high heat (around 400F).
As the smoker preheats, head back inside to finish out the rice. All you have to do is add some chopped cilantro lime juice and give it a mix. Now, set that aside, so we can move back to the shrimp.
PINEAPPLE SRIRACHA SHRIMP BOWLS FOR DINNER
Once the smoker is preheated, grab the shrimp from the fridge, and let’s get to cooking. I placed each of the shrimp on the grill and then closed the lid to the smoker. Since these are large prawn shrimp, they’ll need to cook for one and a half to two minutes per side.
As time passes, flip the shrimp. Continue this process as needed until the shrimp are no longer translucent and the outside shells are bright orange/red in color. Now, pull them from the grill.
All that’s left to do is put it all together. Grab the pineapple bowls from the fridge, along with the sriracha mayo and rice. I started by placing a couple spoonfuls of rice on the top side of each pineapple bowl.
Then, stuff as much grilled shrimp into the opposite side of those pineapple bowls. Top each bowl with a drizzle of sriracha mayo, and wham! A dinner that tastes even better than it looks.
Best enjoyed with friends and family. Cheers!
TIPS
- Use a food processor or blender to puree the pineapple chunks.
- If you can’t have soy, swap out the soy sauce for coconut aminos. Teriyaki sauce would also work here.
More Shrimp Recipes
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS AND REHEAT
Store the shrimp separately in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
To reheat:
- Place shrimp in a large skillet on medium heat.
- Let the shrimp cook until warm.
- Place them on a bed of rice and spoon into a pineapple bowl.
You can also pop the shrimp in the microwave in 30-second intervals for more convenience.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THESE DELICIOUS SHRIMP BOWLS
If you want to beef things up a bit, feel free to add some black beans or fresh veggies to your bowl. These bowls are super customizable as far as toppings and sides go, so add whatever you like!
RECIPE FAQs
Absolutely! Feel free to play around with any type of rice you like. Whether you want to use plain white rice or get tropical with coconut rice, the choice is up to you! Some other good choices would be jasmine rice, brown rice, or even cauliflower rice!
Although we always recommend choosing fresh shrimp over frozen, you can use frozen shrimp for this recipe. Just make sure it comes to room temperature before cooking.
While we used sesame seeds and cilantro, you can branch out and throw on some red onion, hot sauce, or green onions!
Pineapple Shrimp Bowls
Ingredients
Shrimp:
- 2 lbs of Large Prawns shell on & deveined
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup of Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp of Pineapple puréed
- 1.5 tbsp of White Wine Vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp of Sriracha Sauce
- 1 tbsp of Black Garlic Sauce or Minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp of Garlic Chili Paste
- 1.5 tsp of Ginger Paste
- 1.5 tsp of Sesame Seed Oil
Sriracha Mayo:
- 1/2 cup of Mayonnaise
- 1.5 tbsp of Sriracha
- 1 Lime juiced
Cilantro Lime Rice:
- 1-2 cups of Cooked White Rice
- 2 tbsp of Cilantro chopped
- 2-3 Limes juiced
Pineapple Bowl:
- 2 Pineapples cut in half and carved out into a bowl
- Sesame Seeds for garnish
- Chopped Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Add the shrimp to a food safe bowl along with all ingredients for the marinade. Mix together thoroughly and set in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the sriracha mayonnaise. Set in the fridge until ready to use. Add to another bowl the cilantro rice ingredients and mix. Set aside until ready to use.
- Preheat your Oklahoma Joe’s Blackjack Kettle Charcoal Grill to high heat (about 400F).
- Take your shrimp out of the marinade and discard excess marinade. Add the shrimp to the grill to cook for 2 minutes a side. Once the shrimp are nicely charred and no longer translucent, pull off and set aside.
- Begin building your meal with the carved out pineapple as the bowl. Add a healthy scoop of rice to each bowl along with 5-7 shrimp. Garnish with the sriracha mayonnaise, chopped cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!
