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Hawaiian Pineapple Shrimp Recipe

Published: Jan 6, 2019 · Modified: Mar 10, 2025 by Chef Dennis Littley

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While traveling this summer, Lisa and I saw this beautiful Hawaiian pineapple shrimp recipe and I knew once we got home I needed to recreate it for dinner.

The completed Hawaiian pineapple shrimp recipe served on a wooden board.

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Of course, I have no idea what the dish was called, but Lisa named the dish for me after I set the plate down on the table, as she told me it made her feel like she was at a Hawaiian Luau!

I offered to take the dish out of the pineapple and serve it on a plate but she adamantly refused, saying it was so much fun to eat it the way I served it. Who knew?

Pineapple Shrimp Luau

The flavors of the aromatic onions and peppers with the sweet flavor of the pineapple combined so well with the spicy flavor of the blackened shrimp. I had fresh corn on hand and although it’s not really a tropical vegetable I thought it would make a nice addition to the dish adding flavor and color to the rice.

Pineapple Shrimp Luau

Garnish with some chopped cilantro and scallions to add another layer of flavor and a dash of color to the dish.

Pineapple Shrimp Luau

Then it’s time to sit down and enjoy the deliciousness you created with my Pineapple Shrimp Luau! It really is a very simple dish to make and your family and friends will have fun eating it, making dinner an event to remember.

If you like shrimp you might also like these recipes:

  • Chicken and Shrimp Orzo Paella
  • Lemon Basil Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
  • Shrimp Etouffee 
  • Garlic Shrimp with Supergreens
Pineapple Shrimp Luau

Hawaiian Pineapple Shrimp Recipe

Chef Dennis Littley
This easy to make tropical rendition of shrimp and rice will make any night a special occasion.  Bring some smiles to your table with my Pineapple Shrimp Luau.
5 from 18 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 791 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ⅔ pound shrimp peeled and deveined I used 26-30 count
  • 1 pineapple split and hollowed out save pineapple
  • ½ cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup red pepper – diced
  • ½ cup onion – diced
  • 1 cup pineapple diced
  • 3 cups cooked rice I cooked 1 ½ cup white rice with 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped for garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons scallions sliced for garnishing
  • 1 tablespoons cajun seasoning for blackening shrimp

Instructions
 

  • split pineapple down the middle completely through the stalk and pineapple
  • run a pairing knife along the edges of pineapple trying not to puncture the skin
  • angle knife to cut sections of pineapple out. As you remove sections it will get easier to remove all of the edible section of the pineapple.
  • remove the core from the pineapple and discard. You will have more pineapple than you need for this dish, save remainder for later use.
  • Cook rice according to directions.
  • saute corn, onion, peppers and pineapple in butter for 5-7 minutes until onion is cooked. Set aside until ready to mix with shrimp
  • Peel and devein shrimp, pat dry and dredge in your favorite cajun seasoning to blacken shrimp. If you don’t like spicy foods, use old bay or paprika to add color.
  • lightly blacken the seasoned shrimp over medium-high heat in one teaspoon until fully cooked. 
  • Mix cooked rice with pineapple mixture and shrimp.
  • Fill pineapple halves with mixture, making sure you can see the shrimp towards the top of the mixture.
  • Garnish with cilantro and scallions and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 791kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 40gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 411mgSodium: 287mgPotassium: 528mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2792IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 271mgIron: 5mg
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  1. Kyle says

    September 16, 2023 at 5:43 am

    5 stars
    Really enjoyed this one. I made it without red pepper unfortunately since my fiance doesn’t eat it, but it still came out great. I tried to cook the pineapple a little extra just to caramalise it a bit more and it worked great. Also cooked the rice with chicken stock as recomended which worked perfectly. Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Merci says

    September 27, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    I made this last night and it was amazing!!! I will be maki g it again!!!

    Reply
  3. Carol says

    September 13, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for a birthday party and it was a big hit!

    Reply
  4. Kat says

    August 25, 2020 at 12:51 pm

    5 stars
    This was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!! I used Bay seasoning, because I am not a fan of hot spice. I can’t tell you how pleased I was with this recipe! I made this as well as the pineapple butter cake for a Hawaiian themed “staycation” and I have been raving about both recipes. Thank you SO MUCH!

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      August 25, 2020 at 8:47 pm

      thanks for the great review Kat and I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed my recipes!

      Reply
  5. Karen Sturgeon says

    June 23, 2020 at 11:41 am

    Where does all the sodium come from in the shrimp and rice stuffed pineapple?

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      June 23, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      thanks for catching that, for some reason there was a glitch with the sodium content of the shrimp. Its a lot lower now

      Reply
  6. Summer Yule says

    June 13, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! So much fun to serve dinner in a pineapple 🙂 I loved how the sweetness of the pineapple complements the heat of the Cajun shrimp. Thank you for the dinner inspiration!

    Reply
  7. Ernie says

    May 09, 2020 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    This is absolutely amazing!! I wanted to make something for my wife and I that reminded us of the islands and this recipe was spot on!! Thank you Chef!

    Reply
  8. Lisa says

    December 05, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    Will this hold up well in crock pot? I’m having a luau for a large group and would need to do ahead. Looks delicious. Stealing pineapple serving idea for Hawaiian Cole slaw.

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      December 05, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      hi Lisa

      I wouldn’t cook the shrimp in a crockpot but everything else would be fine.

      Reply
  9. Lisa Giordano-Thomas says

    September 19, 2018 at 4:23 am

    5 stars
    Hello Chef Dennis;
    Yes… It was delicious as I expected it would!… I usually make this with Chicken Breast chunks instead of Shrimp… But, it was a very nice change (especially putting it all into a cored-out half of a pineapple and was simple to do! I always use Pineapple chunks as well, and sometimes I may add in some fresh (leftover-unused) vegetables, like Corn or peas (or pea-pods) and Broccoli tops, or even cauliflower crown-pieces. Anything I know that I or my company will love that lends itself to a tropical theme! A quick boil, stir fry & add it to the mix! It’s quick & Delicious! A definite make-over meal or a company meal! Plus, it’s lower in fat & calories too, I expect!

    Reply
  10. Donna Jean says

    May 28, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    This looks amazing!! I’m going to try it tonight! Can I sub chicken instead of shrimp?

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      May 28, 2018 at 6:10 pm

      yes you can Donna. Chicken, fish, lobster what ever you like.

      Reply
  11. Cathy says

    March 06, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    What type of rice did you use I like jasmine or should it be plain rice , basmati etc

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      March 07, 2018 at 7:59 am

      I just used regular white rice, but feel free to use what every rice you prefer

      Reply
  12. Nancy W says

    November 18, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    Chef Dennis I made this dish tonight for a dinner party and it was out of this world! My dinner guests were so impressed with this meal. Thank you for all your great recipes as I look forward to receiving them in my email.

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      November 21, 2016 at 8:10 am

      Thank you so much for the comment Nancy, I love hearing success stories and I’m very happy to hear that your guests enjoyed the meal and presentation! It really is a fun way to serve dinner.
      Thanks for subscribing!

      Reply
  13. Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient says

    August 09, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    I’ve never seen a pineapple used as a serving dish, very cute! And these flavors are all amped up from being in there im sure, so delish!!

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      August 10, 2016 at 9:09 am

      Thanks Mary! I saw it done earlier in the summer and knew I had to try it!

      Reply


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