Long live the pineapple bowl. Not only is it a super-cute and fun way to serve dinner, but it also guarantees that whatever you’re about to eat is going to be loaded with plenty of fresh, delicious pineapple. In this case, we’ve got jerk marinated shrimp, sweet peppers, and a sweet and spicy glaze that will make you want to lick your plate clean. This 45-minute one-pan winner is inspired by the popular dish from the East Coast restaurant chain Bahama Breeze, but we cranked it up a notch, adding Scotch bonnet pepper for an extra kick of heat.
Feel free to customize how you serve the bowls. You can use the hollowed-out halved pineapples, or you can cut the pineapple into wedges to reduce waste and make it easier to scoop the pineapple flesh out. Keep reading for a few tips on the perfectly balanced jerk shrimp pineapple bowl.
Find the right jerk seasoning: Not all jerk seasoning is created equal!
If you want to skip making your own jerk seasoning, store-bought is totally fine, but be mindful that different brands can have varying levels of heat so a taste test may be in order. Walkerswood and Grace are both reliable brands that deliver on flavor and variety in terms of offering both a mild and hot version. Be sure to go for liquid jerk seasoning rather than dry. The dry stuff often has less flavor and requires a larger amount to really show up in the finished dish.
Can’t find pineapple preserves?
If your local market doesn’t carry pineapple preserves, try apricot preserves instead.
Lean into the leftover pineapple:
Pineapple is a big fruit, so naturally, you’re going to have some left over. If you haven’t already eaten half of the leftover pineapple while making dinner, try one of these 25 savory pineapple recipes or one of these 35 pineapple desserts.
Did you try making these bowls? Let us know how it went in the comments!