Pineapple shrimp curry is sweet, savory and delicious! It’s the perfect summer meal: quick to make, light and refreshing!
Sweet pineapple perfectly balances the spices in this Indian-inspired shrimp curry. You can serve it with steamy basmati rice, matta rice, cauli-rice, or eat it by itself.
This pineapple shrimp curry calls for fresh curry leaves, an ingredient typically used in South Indian cuisine. While this is more of a fusion recipe, it is inspired by the cuisine in Kerala. For those who don’t know, Kerala is a south Indian coastal state where the seafood is abundant as are tropical fruits. I love the way curry leaves pair with pineapple in this recipe; they add a unique aroma and flavor and there really is no substitute.
Make sure to garnish this shrimp curry with some fresh diced pineapple – it’ll make the dish look and taste extra special. Serve with basmati rice and a side of green veggies and you’ve got a perfect summer meal!
Pineapple Shrimp Curry
Pineapple Shrimp Curry
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 15 curry leaves
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- Cilantro optional for garnish
Instructions
- Puree the pineapple chunks in a blender and set aside.
- Melt coconut oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds and once the seeds begin to splutter, add the curry leaves and garlic. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the spices and pineapple puree to the pan. Cook for two minutes, then add the shrimp.
- Cover the pan and cook until shrimp are cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro.
Amy Prussack says
Delicious and super easy! On my rotation now! Thank you Ashley!
Ashley - My Heart Beets says
Amy, I’m glad to hear that!
AB says
Loved this! Used one can of blended crushed pineapple (in pineapple juice) and it was very quick and easy. Not spicy at Allison good for children and guests but had to add some chilies for my husband
My Heart Beets says
So happy to hear that! And thank you for sharing that a can of crushed pineapple worked well!
radhika neel says
about how many cups of pineapple.. is the equivalent of 1 pineapple ?
My Heart Beets says
Hi Radhika, that’s a great question – I’m actually not sure and will measure the next time I make this but according to google it looks like 4.5 cups of pineapple cubes. Hope that helps! Let me know what you think of it 🙂
Maneesha says
What a dinner winner recipe!! We loved it!! I have never used pineapple in a curry, and I loved this!! So tropical and fun! Yum!
My Heart Beets says
So happy to hear that! Thanks for the review 🙂 And I loved the pic on IG!
Maneesha says
I’m so excited to try this! Do you think this recipe would also work with fish? (tilapia, salmon)
My Heart Beets says
Maneesha, I can’t wait to hear what you think of it! I haven’t tried it with fish but I’m sure it’d taste great!