Caribbean Coconut Rice with Mango Salsa and Grilled Shrimp

Name: Caribbean Coconut Rice with Mango Salsa and Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 ripe mango; 1/2 red bell pepper; 1/4 red onion; 1 jalapeño; Juice of 1 lime; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; Salt and pepper; 1 lb large shrimp; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and pepper; Lime wedges; Fresh cilantro leaves

A tropical feast with vibrant flavors

Delight your senses with this Caribbean-inspired dish, featuring fluffy coconut rice, refreshing mango salsa, and perfectly grilled shrimp.

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Coconut Rice

1 cup jasmine rice

1 cup coconut milk

1 cup water

1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Mango Salsa

1 ripe mango

peeled, pitted, and diced

1/2 red bell pepper

diced

1/4 red onion

finely chopped

1 jalapeño

seeded and minced

Juice of 1 lime

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

chopped

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Grilled Shrimp

1 lb large shrimp

peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Garnishes

Lime wedges

Fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

Marinating the Shrimp

Combine Marinade

In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

Toss Shrimp

Toss the shrimp in the marinade until well coated.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Coconut Rice

Rinse Rice

Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Boil Liquids

In a pot, combine coconut milk, water, and salt; bring to a boil.

Simmer Rice

Stir in the rice, reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Do not remove the lid while the rice is cooking to maintain steam. Gently fluff the rice with a fork after cooking.

Cooking Process

Grilling Shrimp

Preheat the grill to medium-high and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and charred.

Preparing Salsa

In a bowl, mix mango, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.

Cooking Rice

Simmer rice until tender and all liquid is absorbed, then let it sit covered for another 5 minutes off the heat.

Plating & Serving