Fresh Caribbean Pineapple Rice with Coconut Shrimp Skewers

Name: Fresh Caribbean Pineapple Rice with Coconut Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 16 large shrimp; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 1 teaspoon lime zest; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup jasmine rice; 2 cups fresh pineapple; 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon soy sauce

A Taste of the Tropics

Savor the flavors of the Caribbean with this vibrant and refreshing dish combining succulent coconut shrimp with colorful pineapple rice.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Coconut Shrimp

16 large shrimp

peeled and deveined

1 cup coconut milk

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1 teaspoon lime zest

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Pineapple Rice

1 cup jasmine rice

2 cups fresh pineapple

diced

1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

1/4 cup chopped green onions

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt to taste

For the Sauce

1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon soy sauce

Preparation

Marinating the Shrimp

Combine marinade ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, salt, and pepper.

Marinate the shrimp

Add the shrimp and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the coating

Meanwhile, prepare the coating by mixing panko, shredded coconut, and lime zest in another bowl.

Preparing the Pineapple Rice

Rinse and drain rice

Rinse jasmine rice under cool water and drain.

Cook the rice

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add rice, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Fluff and set aside

Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.

Cooking Process

Coating the Shrimp

Dredge marinated shrimp in panko-coconut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

Preparing the Pineapple Rice

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; cook bell peppers until soft, then add pineapple. Stir in cooked rice, soy sauce, and garnish with green onions and cilantro.

Cooking the Shrimp Skewers

Thread coated shrimp onto skewers and grill or pan-fry over medium heat, about 2-3 minutes per side, until thoroughly cooked.

Plating & Serving