Smoky Pineapple and Cilantro Rice Bowl with Charred Shrimp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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A vibrant rice bowl featuring smoky grilled shrimp and pineapple served over cilantro-lime rice, inspired by Tiki tropical flavors and colors. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs medium shrimp (peeled and deveined), fresh pineapple chunks, cooked jasmine rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
3 cups cooked jasmine rice
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp smoked paprika
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb medium peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes until evenly coated.
Step 2: Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Thread shrimp and 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks onto skewers.
Step 3: Grill the shrimp and pineapple skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred, and pineapple has grill marks.
Step 4: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; toss to mix and fluff the rice.
Step 5: Divide the cilantro-lime rice evenly among 4 bowls and top with the grilled shrimp and pineapple skewers. Serve immediately for a smoky, tropical rice bowl.