Caribbean-Spiced Shrimp with Pineapple and Black Bean Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

Succulent shrimp seasoned with Caribbean spices served atop a fresh salad of pineapple, black beans, and bell peppers for a sweet and savory tropical dish. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 12 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp sliced green onion
• 2 cups mixed salad greens

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, toss 12 large peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 1 cup rinsed canned black beans, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tablespoons sliced green onion. Toss gently.
4. Step 4: Arrange 2 cups mixed salad greens on plates, top with the pineapple and black bean salad, then arrange cooked shrimp on top. Serve immediately.