Grilled Spicy Shrimp Cups with Pineapple Aioli
What’s not to love about a tasty appetizer served in a neat little cup. The only bad thing I can say about them is that they disappear so quickly! Appetizers are my favorite way to eat. Not only are these Grilled Spicy Shrimp Cups with Pineapple Aioli mouth-wateringly delicious, but there’s no messy look to them like you may see with a layered dip after the second or third dipper ~ broken chips ~ pooled liquid. Grilled Spicy Shrimp Cups with Pineapple Aioli are fast to make and with this easy to follow recipe, you’ll be munching in no time. Spicy shrimp topped with sweet-tangy pineapple aioli all nestled in scooped tortilla chips.
Mix the aioli ingredients together and refrigerate until you’re ready to assemble (it can also be made the day before).
Combine the marinade ingredients in a large zip top bad, add the shrimp and marinate 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat the grill to about 400 degrees, oil the grates and grill the shrimp about 2 minutes per side. NOTE: A grill basket is recommended, but if you don’t have one, they can also be skewered.
After grilling, allow the shrimp to cool slightly, to room temperature and begin assembly.
To assemble, add a dollop of aioli to the cup then top with the grilled shrimp.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve!
Summer entertaining really can be this easy. Enjoy!
- 1 pound 21-25 size shrimp
- 1/4 C olive oil
- 1/2 T garlic powder
- 1 T black pepper
- 1 T sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Juice from half of a lime
- 1/2 C mayonnaise (full fat or light, your choice)
- 1/2 C crushed pineapple, drained
- Juice from 1" lime wedge
- 1 T fresh minced cilantro + extra for garnish
- 1 T honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Mix aioli ingredients together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate while you make the shrimp. Can also be made the day before.
- Mix marinade ingredients in large zip-lock bag. Add shrimp and marinate 5-10 minutes in the refrigerator.
- On a pre-heated grill (approx. 350 degrees), grill the shrimp approximately 3-5 minutes per side.
- NOTE: A grill basket is recommended if you have one. They can also be skewered and grilled.
- After grilling, allow the shrimp to cool slightly, to room temperature and begin assembly.
- Lay the tortilla scoop chips on your plate or serving platter.
- Place a dollop of Pineapple Aioli into the chip.
- Gently top each with a spicy shrimp.
- Garnish with minced cilantro.
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Renee
August 2, 2015
Definitely my kind of appetizer and love the spicy kick to the shrimp.
Bernie
August 2, 2015
Thank you!
Cynthia @ Whole Food | Real Families
August 2, 2015
My teenage daughter was spying over my shoulder and asked if we were having this for dinner. I think that is a good sign! 🙂
Bernie
August 2, 2015
Ha! Are you kidding — that’s a great sign!! Thanks so much!
Terri Oliver Steffes
August 2, 2015
Ok, am I in love or what??? This sounds delish and I know people will love the one bit goodness of this. I might have to make shrimp kabobs with your recipe with the aioli as a dipping sauce. Delish.
Bernie
August 2, 2015
Thank you so much for your kind words! Never thought of kabobs and dipping sauce – great idea!!
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm
August 2, 2015
I absolutely LOVE this recipe!!
Bernie
August 2, 2015
Awwww thank you!!!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
August 2, 2015
I love shrimp with pineapple! This is a perfect combo!
Bernie
August 2, 2015
Thank you!
Marion@LifeTastesGood
August 2, 2015
Fantastic app!! From the shrimp to the aioli, I love every little bite!!
Bernie
August 2, 2015
Thank you SO much!!!
Family Foodie
August 3, 2015
So excited to have you join the #SundaySupper family and I love this fantastic recipe!
Bernie
August 3, 2015
Thank you!! I’m thrilled to be part of such a supportive #SundaySupper family!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook
August 3, 2015
I love everything about this appetizer! The shrimp marinade sounds perfect and that aioli is such a clever use of pineapple. I know we’ll have to try this.
Bernie
August 3, 2015
Thank you so much — I hope you do! 🙂
Liz
August 3, 2015
Oh, gosh, your spicy shrimp sounds marvelous—and with pineapple aioli for an appetizer is a brilliant idea!!
Bernie
August 4, 2015
Wow – thank you so much!
Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
August 6, 2015
I love love LOVE shrimp, and then you add that pineapple ailoi and take everything to the next level!
Bernie
August 7, 2015
Thank you so much!!
Caroline | carolinescooking
August 8, 2015
These look and sound delicious – I am sure I would get through a few of these if they were at a party I went to!
Bernie
August 8, 2015
Thank you Caroline! 🙂