Description
A vibrant and flavorful Jerk Shrimp with Pineapple Bowls recipe featuring juicy shrimp seasoned with traditional jerk spices, roasted alongside sweet pineapple, bell peppers, and onions. Served over a choice of brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, and garnished with fresh cilantro, this dish offers a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors ideal for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 2 lbs raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
Vegetables and Fruit
- 1/2 of a fresh medium-sized pineapple, cored and sliced
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 2 small red onions, sliced into half moons
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional
- Lime wedges, to serve
- Cooked brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper to prepare for roasting.
- Season Shrimp: Place the raw shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with avocado or olive oil and add smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, and allspice. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat all shrimp with the seasoning mixture.
- Add Vegetables and Pineapple: Add the chopped pineapple, red bell peppers, and sliced red onions to the bowl with the seasoned shrimp. Season the mixture with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste, then mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Arrange and Roast: Transfer the shrimp and vegetable mixture to the prepared sheet pan and spread it out in an even layer. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Assemble Bowls: Prepare your serving bowls by adding a base of cooked grains such as brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice. Spoon the roasted jerk shrimp and pineapple mixture on top of the grains.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish the bowls by garnishing with freshly chopped cilantro. Optionally, serve with lime wedges on the side for an added citrusy kick.
Notes
- This recipe cooks quickly, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to control the heat level to your preference.
- Grain base is optional; cauliflower rice makes a low-carb alternative.
- Fresh lime juice brightens the flavors when squeezed just before eating.
- Make sure to devein the shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (including shrimp and vegetable mixture without grain base)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
