Caribbean Jerk-Spiced Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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Zesty grilled shrimp marinated in bold jerk spices paired with a refreshing pineapple salsa for a vibrant Caribbean-inspired appetizer or main dish. This Caribbean-inspired Easter recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, jerk seasoning, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp jerk seasoning
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup, diced fresh pineapple chunks
1/2, finely diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
6, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 tbsp jerk seasoning, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare pineapple salsa by mixing 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1 minced jalapeño, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 3: Thread the marinated shrimp onto 6 soaked wooden skewers, about 5-6 shrimp per skewer.
Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred.
Step 5: Serve the grilled jerk shrimp skewers hot topped with the chilled pineapple salsa for a balance of spicy and sweet flavors.