Jerk Shrimp & Pineapple Bowls

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Jerk Shrimp & Pineapple Bowls

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons mild jerk seasoning divided
  • 1 medium ripe pineapple
  • 1/4 cup apricot or pineapple preserves
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 6 mini sweet peppers cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 scallions green and white parts separated, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • Steamed white rice for serving

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Pat the shrimp dry and toss them in a medium bowl with 2 tablespoons of jerk seasoning.
  • Step 2: Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise and remove the flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Discard the hard core and chop the pineapple flesh into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Step 3: In a small bowl, mix together the preserves, vinegar, brown sugar, and remaining 1 tablespoon of jerk seasoning.
  • Step 4: Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill, turning once, until they’re pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer them to a plate.
  • Step 5: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the sweet peppers and Scotch bonnet pepper, and season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, white scallion parts, and thyme, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup of chopped pineapple and the preserves mixture, and cook until the glaze thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skewers, add them to the skillet, and toss to coat.
  • Step 6: Load the pineapple halves with rice, top with the shrimp mixture, and garnish with green scallion parts. Enjoy your delicious pineapple bowl feast!

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