Tropical Caribbean Jerk Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Spicy jerk-seasoned shrimp paired with a sweet and tangy pineapple salsa, creating a vibrant dish inspired by Caribbean flavors. This caribbean-inspired seafood ready in about 21 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, jerk seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup, diced fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup, diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tbsp jerk seasoning and 1 tbsp olive oil until evenly coated. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make the pineapple salsa.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque with slightly charred edges.
4. Step 4: Serve the jerk shrimp immediately topped with the pineapple salsa for a colorful and flavorful Caribbean-inspired dish.