Capsaicin Free Pineapple Spears with Lime & Ginger
Sweet, juicy pineapple gets a bright upgrade here with a quick toss in fresh lime juice, fragrant zest, grated ginger, and a touch of honey — no heat required, and no compromise on bold flavor. This is the kind of fruit dish that feels fancy enough for a dinner party spread but comes together in minutes with just a cutting board and a bowl. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to capsaicin, fresh fruit preparations can sometimes hide unexpected heat from chili-lime seasonings or spiced tajín-style blends, so having a recipe built entirely around warm, aromatic ginger instead is genuinely refreshing. The ginger brings that lively, slightly spicy-adjacent zing without any of the compounds that cause irritation, making it a smart and satisfying swap. A pinch of sea salt pulls everything together and makes the pineapple taste even more like itself. Scatter on some torn mint leaves before serving and you've got a platter that looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
- 1 large pineapple (about 3 lb), peeled and cored
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the peeled, cored pineapple lengthwise into quarters, then cut each quarter lengthwise into 3–4 spears, yielding 12–16 spears total.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, grated ginger, honey, and sea salt until the honey is fully dissolved.
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