These Jerk Shrimp Pineapple Bowls are a quick and flavorful dinner that brings the taste of the tropics to your table in under 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp are tossed in smoky jerk seasoning, cooked with sweet pineapple chunks, and paired with rice and veggies for a vibrant, family-friendly meal.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Sweet & Spicy Flavor – The heat of jerk seasoning pairs perfectly with the sweetness of pineapple.
Quick Dinner – This dinner comes together fast, making this a weeknight-friendly recipe.
Simple Ingredients – Uses easy toppings and canned pineapple chunks for convenience.
Naturally Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free – Fits a variety of lifestyles without extra effort.

Ingredients You’ll Need for Jerk Shrimp with Pineapple

Raw shrimp
Avocado or olive oil
Canned pineapple chunks (in juice, not syrup)
Jerk seasoning
Cooked rice (white, brown, jasmine, or cauliflower rice)
Coleslaw
Topping options: see below

Topping Options

Mango Salsa
Guacamole
Red Onions
Cilantro Lime Dressing

Recipe Variations

Protein Options: Swap shrimp for chicken or salmon.
Grain Options: Serve with quinoa or cauliflower rice.
Veggie Add-Ins: Add zucchini, corn, or black beans for extra color and texture.

How to Make Jerk Shrimp with Pineapple

Cook the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with jerk seasoning. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high and sauté the shrimp until just pink, about 2 minutes per side. In the last few minutes, add the drained can of pineapple to heat through and flavor the shrimp.
Create the Bowl: Start with your base of rice, then the shrimp and pineapple mixture.
Finish & Garnish: Add any and all of the toppings listed above.

Storage & Reheating Tips

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Warm in an oven safe container with a lid to lock in the moisture.

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Jerk Shrimp Pineapple Bowls

Rachel Rivera

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Course Dinner, Lunch

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

3 tbsp. Avocado or olive oil
2 lb. Raw shrimp
1 20 oz. Canned pineapple chunks in juice, not syrup
3 tbsp. Jerk seasoning
2-4 cups Cooked rice white, brown, jasmine, or cauliflower rice
1 bag Coleslaw

Instructions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add the shrimp and seasoning and stir to coat, then sauté the shrimp until just pink, about 2 minutes per side. In the last few minutes, add the drained can of pineapple to heat through and flavor the shrimp, mixing thoroughly once the shrimp is fully cooked.
Start with your base of rice, then the shrimp and pineapple mixture.
Add any and all of the toppings listed above.

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Let me know in the comments below if you tried it and how it came out!