for the shrimp

• 1 pound raw shrimp any size, shelled & deveined, tails left on
• 1 healthy pinch allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon dried onion
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the pineapple-

• 1 ripe pineapple cut into chunks

For the rice-

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 cup toasted sweetened coconut
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
• cilantro for garnish