Description
Culinary magic happens when zesty shrimp & tropical rice delight brings Caribbean flavors to your plate. Succulent prawns dance with coconut-infused rice, creating a perfect harmony of spice and sweetness that transports you to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken or seafood broth
Rice and Grains:
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) diced mango
- 2 1/2 cups (590 milliliters) water
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare long-grain white rice in a saucepan, bringing water to a vigorous boil over high heat.
- Reduce temperature to low, cover, and simmer rice for 18-20 minutes until liquid absorbs completely and grains become tender.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking olive oil, garlic, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat shrimp in the zesty seasoning mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly covered.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high, allowing surface to become scorching hot.
- Sear marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, transforming from translucent to bright pink with golden edges.
- Set cooked shrimp aside, keeping warm and preserving their succulent texture.
- In the same skillet, incorporate diced pineapple and mango into the prepared rice, creating a vibrant tropical fusion.
- Introduce chicken or seafood broth to the rice mixture, intensifying flavor depth and maintaining moisture.
- Reheat skillet to medium, gently stirring rice and fruit combination for 2-3 minutes until thoroughly integrated.
- Plate the tropical rice, elegantly topping with seasoned shrimp.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro and green onions for a final burst of color and aromatic complexity.
Notes
- Select long-grain white rice for optimal texture and fluffiness, ensuring each grain remains separate and perfectly cooked.
- Marinate shrimp briefly to enhance flavor absorption without making seafood tough or rubbery.
- Use fresh citrus juice for maximum zestiness, creating a brighter and more vibrant taste profile compared to bottled alternatives.
- Consider gluten-free adaptations by verifying broth ingredients and using tamari instead of traditional soy-based seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg