Why I Love This Recipe

I love these jerk shrimp pineapple kabobs because they have the best sweet and spicy combo and feel a little more fun than your typical weeknight dinner. The shrimp are super juicy with that homemade jerk seasoning, and when you cook them with bell peppers, onion, and sweet pineapple it all just works so well together. I usually serve everything over brown rice and add a little extra hot sauce on top, and it ends up being one of those meals that’s quick, colorful, and so satisfying every time.

Enjoying The Leftovers

These Jerk Shrimp Skewers with Rice make for flavorful leftovers and are easy to store for quick meals later on.

Storing:

Store the cooked shrimp, peppers, onion, pineapple, and rice in a combined airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best texture, keep the shrimp and rice separate if possible.

Reheating:

To reheat, warm the shrimp and veggies in a skillet over medium heat for 2–4 minutes, or microwave in 30–60 second intervals until heated through. Reheat the rice separately, adding a splash of water if needed to keep it from drying out. Serve with fresh toppings like hot sauce after reheating for the best flavor.

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Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Kabobs

These jerk shrimp skewers are a bold, spicy-sweet dish with shrimp, pineapple, and peppers coated in jerk seasoning. Served over brown rice and finished with hot sauce, they balance heat, sweetness, and fresh flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1 red bell pepper, cubed
  • 1 green bell pepper, cubed
  • 1/2 sweet onion, cubed
  • 1 can pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup brown rice, cooked
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions

  • To make the seasoning, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Add shrimp, chopped peppers, onion, and pineapple to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and add the seasoning.
  • Mix well and add to skewers in any order you'd like. Cook on a grill at 350 for about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Once cooked, add it to your bowl with rice and top with hot sauce of choice.

Equipment

mixing bowls

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 2g