Description
This Jerk Shrimp Pineapple Scotch Bonnet Glow recipe offers a sweet, spicy, and tangy dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. It features juicy shrimp cooked with pineapple, Scotch Bonnet pepper, and jerk seasoning, making it a vibrant and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 small Scotch Bonnet pepper, finely minced
- 2–3 tbsp quality store-bought jerk seasoning (powdered or paste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)
- Diced bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Shrimp: Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 2 tbsp of jerk seasoning, 1 tbsp of lime juice, and all the minced garlic. Marinate for 10-15 minutes on the counter (you can do up to 30 minutes for deeper flavor if time allows).
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the finely minced Scotch Bonnet pepper and any optional diced bell peppers or red onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant and just softened.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the marinated shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they just turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary for an even sear.
- Add Pineapple: Stir in the pineapple chunks and cook for another 1-2 minutes until they are heated through and begin to caramelize slightly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp of lime juice and any desired fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish. Serve immediately.
Notes
For less heat, remove Scotch Bonnet seeds and white membrane or use a habanero pepper. Frozen and thawed shrimp can be used. Cook shrimp until just pink and opaque to avoid a rubbery texture. Canned, well-drained pineapple chunks can be used as a convenient swap for fresh. Using low-sodium jerk seasoning is recommended to control salt content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 250 g
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg
Keywords: jerk shrimp, pineapple, scotch bonnet, spicy, sweet, tangy, easy dinner, healthy, quick, Caribbean