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Shrimp & Rice Bowl with Pineapple Salsa

A tropical-inspired shrimp and rice bowl with juicy grilled shrimp, fluffy rice, and fresh pineapple salsa — light, healthy, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tropical
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 lime juiced
Pineapple Salsa
  • 1 cup pineapple diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion diced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • salt to taste
Rice Base
  • 2 cups cooked rice jasmine or basmati

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff with fork and set aside.
  2. Mix all pineapple salsa ingredients and chill while preparing shrimp.
  3. Season shrimp with oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  4. Cook shrimp in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and charred.
  5. Assemble bowls with rice, shrimp, pineapple salsa, avocado, and cilantro garnish.

Notes

For extra flavor, grill shrimp on an outdoor grill and serve with fresh lime wedges.