Best Caribbean Coconut Rice With Island Paradise Shrimp Recipes

CARIBBEAN SHRIMP BOWL

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After switching to a paleo diet a few years ago, we have started eating tons of veggies for almost every meal-yes, even breakfast. We've gotten used to swapping in cauliflower, broccoli and kale in place of carbs like rice or potatoes. This bowl is literally chock-full of veggies and has tons of Caribbean-inspired flavor! Plus, it is so simple to make and uses one skillet! -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil, divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cups frozen riced cauliflower
1 package (12 ounces) broccoli coleslaw mix
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple or unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup chopped peeled mango
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add cauliflower rice, broccoli slaw, red pepper, onion, adobo, pepper, pepper flakes and salt. Cook, covered, over medium heat until vegetables are crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes. Add pineapple, mango, cilantro and shrimp; heat through. Serve with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 1240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CARIBBEAN COCONUT RICE

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This fragrant coconut rice pilaf goes especially well with Indian, Asian, and Caribbean entrées. It's so good and so simple, though, you'll probably find yourself making it often to accompany weeknight meals.

Provided by JenniH76

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
¾ cup water
¾ cup light coconut milk
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

Steps:

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and cinnamon stick, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in rice, and sauté until rice grains are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add water, coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime zest, and white pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g