PineappleBaconShrimp and Steaks with some other stuff

Foghorn · April 2018

At the request of some friends who were coming to dinner I made some pineapplebaconshrimp for an appetizer prior to some steaks. I first mentioned a recipe for these after the 2013 Salado Eggfest. That is documented here.

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1149483/pineapple-bacon-shrimp-with-raspberry-chipotle-bbq-sauce-recipe-from-salado/p1

Since then I have learned to use regular or thin bacon and to only soak the shrimp in lime juice for 15-20 minutes. This minimizes overcooking of the shrimp and the bacon doesn't seem to stick to the grate as much. I've also added Thai chili powder to the glaze. Here are the first decent pics of how to wrap them. The rest of the meal was pretty good, too. And yes, that's a slice of filet mignon laying on top of my NY strip. Thank for looking.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5017260/uploads/editor/40/nt1dfjph4h0z.jpg

caliking · April 2018

I remember those from Salado a few years ago. They were tasty.

Also remember thinking "now there's a guy who figured out how make his kid work his fingers to the bone, so Dad can get a few beers in. Smart guy."

caliking · April 2018

The filet topped NY strip reminds me of your 13th donut maneuver, i.e. go inside to get a dozen at Krispy Kreme, so you can snag a free sample.

Foghorn · April 2018

caliking said:

I remember those from Salado a few years ago. They were tasty.

Also remember thinking "now there's a guy who figured out how make his kid work his fingers to the bone, so Dad can get a few beers in. Smart guy."

@caliking, I know you have been aspiring to that ever since. In a dozen or so more years we'll see if you have achieved your goal.

I do have to admit that I don't make these nearly as often since my son went away to college.

blind99 · April 2018

now that's a tasty looking treat!

Foghorn · April 2018

blind99 said:

now that's a tasty looking treat!

Thanks @blind99.

And @caliking, you should know that based on some recent weight gain I have had to cut my doughnut calories by 8%.

saluki2007 · April 2018

Those shrimpies look great. Ever tried putting a piece of jalapeno in there?

Foghorn · April 2018

saluki2007 said:

Those shrimpies look great. Ever tried putting a piece of jalapeno in there?

@saluki2007, I have not, but it's an interesting thought. The combination of lime, shrimp, pineapple, raspberry, chipotle, Thai chile, and BBQ sauce never really spoke to me and said "jalapeno is the missing ingredient".

But I've only recently learned to really like jalapeno. As a Texas I've tolerated it for many years, but thought that it overwhelms most things and becomes the dominant flavor in almost everything it touches. I've recently had some dishes where it was used in smaller quantities and played a complementary role and that might work well here.

leemschu · April 2018

Nice looking grub brother.

Foghorn · April 2018

Thank you @leemschu.

caliking · April 2018

Foghorn said:

saluki2007 said:

Those shrimpies look great. Ever tried putting a piece of jalapeno in there?

@saluki2007, I have not, but it's an interesting thought. The combination of lime, shrimp, pineapple, raspberry, chipotle, Thai chile, and BBQ sauce never really spoke to me and said "jalapeno is the missing ingredient".

But I've only recently learned to really like jalapeno. As a Texas I've tolerated it for many years, but thought that it overwhelms most things and becomes the dominant flavor in almost everything it touches. I've recently had some dishes where it was used in smaller quantities and played a complementary role and that might work well here.

I vote against the jalapeno. Never really seems to add much heat things. Thai chiles are a much better idea IMO.

gmac · April 2018

saluki2007 said:

Those shrimpies look great. Ever tried putting a piece of jalapeno in there?

I’ve put pineapple and shrimp into ABTs and they are good.

jabam · April 2018

Looking good! Gonna have to give those apps a try!

billyray · April 2018

I've been doing the shrimp with a little twist since I first saw your original post. They are always a hit. Thanks for that first post.

Foghorn · April 2018

That's a good thought @gmac.

Thanks @jabam.

And thanks for letting me know @billyray. I'm glad you like them. They are always a hit at my place as well. You describe some improvements (peppery brine, partially pre-cooking the bacon) on the original thread. Have you made any other improvements?

billyray · April 2018

About 5 minutes before they're done, I baste with a Hot Pepper Raspberry Chipotle Sauce or Cherry Pomegranate Habanero Sauce. Both sauces are by Rothschild Farm. Really good

Dyal_SC · April 2018

Good looking stuff right there.

YukonRon · April 2018

There is not a thing I would change about that meal. It looks divine.
Love the wine selections. Cherry Pie Pinot Noir is as good as it gets, and is one of our absolute favorites.
Beautiful cook, as always.
Stay strong on the 8 % reduction.

bluebird66 · April 2018

That's a beautiful cook!

Legume · April 2018

I need to make those shrimp for dinner. Must’ve missed them the first time around, but I know that I need them in my life. I may use a different glaze since I don’t have the raspberry chipotle at the moment, I’ve been liking this lately and it would probably play nice with shrimps and pineapple.

Foghorn · April 2018

YukonRon said:

There is not a thing I would change about that meal. It looks divine.
Love the wine selections. Cherry Pie Pinot Noir is as good as it gets, and is one of our absolute favorites.
Beautiful cook, as always.
Stay strong on the 8 % reduction.

Thanks @YukonRon. Yep, eating only 12 doughnuts at a time instead of 13 guarantees me some weight loss.

@billyray and @Legume, those variations sound awesome.

Thanks @Dyal_SC and @bluebird66 for the kind comments. The ginger habanero would probably go great mixed with Rudy's (or some other basically very peppery) BBQ sauce - preferably with at least 50-70% being the ginger habanero jelly.

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