I Present - Pineapple Shrimp

I wanted something special and unique with great flavor and presentation when I was cooking for a guest. I came across this recipe and it turned out amazing. I had to go to this unique indoor farmers market in the King's district of Atlanta to get the correct peppers which made it even more fun to prepare. The presentation also came out stunning in my mind.

I found the original recipe on tasty.co

Ingredients for the Sauce

- 6 dried guajillo peppers

- 3 dried chiles de arbol pepper

- 1 qt hot water

- ¼ medium onion, diced

- 2 cloves garlic

- 2 tablespoons marinated chipotle

- ¼ cup ketchup

- ¼ cup water, from soaking peppers

- 2 tablespoons vinegar

- Salt & Pepper to taste

Ingredients for Shrimp

- 1 medium pineapple

- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

- 3 tablespoons olive oil

- ¼ medium onion, finely chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

- ½ cup tomato, chopped

- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

- fresh cilantro, finely chopped, to taste

- tortilla, for serving

Cooking

1. Remove the stems, seeds, and veins from the the guajillo and the chile de arbol peppers. Soak in the hot water in a medium bowl for 10 minutes.

2. Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise and carefully remove the flesh, forming two deep dishes. Separate the fruit from the core and discard the core.

3. Drain the guajillo and chile de arbol peppers, reserving ¼ cup (60 ml) of soaking liquid, and place in a food processor. Add the onion, garlic, chipotle, ketchup, water used to soak the peppers, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and pulse until fully blended.

4. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve.

5. Heat the butter and oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and fry for 3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.

6. Add the tomato and the reserved pineapple, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.

7. Add the shrimp, stir well, cover, and cook for 2 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink.

8. Add the sauce and cook for about 5 minutes, until it thickens.

9. Serve the shrimp in the pineapple halves and top with fresh cilantro.

10. Enjoy!