Smoky Chipotle Pineapple Rings with Spicy Lime Crema
Find the best Tex-Mex cookout appetizer recipe with a creative twist on street food favorite, featuring smoky chipotle sauce and spicy lime crema.
Allergens
Soy (from adobo sauce)
Ingredients
- 1 fresh pineapple, cut into 1/2
- inch thick rings
- 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
- In a blender, combine chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Season pineapple rings with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill pineapple rings for 2 minutes per side or until slightly charred and tender. Brush with the chipotle sauce during the last minute of grilling.
- In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Place grilled pineapple rings on a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining chipotle sauce. Serve with spicy lime crema on the side for dipping. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
Chef’s Insight
The smoky chipotle sauce adds depth to this dish while the tangy spicy lime crema provides a cooling contrast.
Notes
The key to success in this recipe is using fresh, ripe pineapple and adjusting the seasonings according to personal taste.