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Jamaican Coconut Milk Fried Rice with Spicy Jerk Shrimp

Name: Jamaican Coconut Milk Fried Rice with Spicy Jerk Shrimp
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups Jasmine rice, cooked and cooled; 1 1/2 cups coconut milk; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup carrots, finely sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch ginger, grated; 1/2 cup green peas; 3 green onions, sliced; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 ripe avocado, sliced

This dish combines the creamy richness of coconut milk fried rice with the fiery intensity of jerk shrimp, offering a flavor-packed meal that transports you straight to Jamaica.

5(554 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 23, 2026

Jamaican Coconut Milk Fried Rice with Spicy Jerk Shrimp — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Coconut Milk Fried Rice

Spicy Jerk Shrimp

Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 560 kcal
Protein: 28.5 g
Carbs: 38.75 g
Fat: 32.5 g
Fiber: 5.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2238 kcal
Protein: 114 g
Carbs: 155 g
Fat: 130 g
Fiber: 22 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups Jasmine rice cooked and cooled	416	8	89	1	1
1 1/2 cups coconut milk	552	5	13	57	0
1 tablespoon vegetable oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 red bell pepper diced	37	1	9	0	3
1 cup carrots finely sliced	50	1	12	0	3
3 cloves garlic minced	13	1	3	0	0
1-inch ginger grated	2	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup green peas	59	4	10	0	4
3 green onions sliced	10	1	2	0	1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined	480	90	1	8	0
2 tablespoons jerk seasoning	14	0	3	0	0
1 tablespoon lime juice	4	0	1	0	0
2 tablespoons vegetable oil	240	0	0	28	0
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped	1	0	0	0	0
1 ripe avocado sliced	240	3	12	22	10

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Shrimp

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine shrimp, jerk seasoning, and lime juice.
2
Coat shrimp
Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly.
3
Marinate
Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.

Preparing the Rice

1
Sauté aromatics
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add vegetables
Add bell peppers, carrots, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until softened.
Tip: Use medium heat to avoid burning the garlic.
3
Combine rice and mix
Stir in the cooked rice, coconut milk, green peas, and green onions until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
Tip: Use leftover rice for better absorption of flavors.

How to Make Jamaican Coconut Milk Fried Rice with Spicy Jerk Shrimp

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Sautéing Vegetables
Sauté the vegetables until they are soft but maintain a slight crunch for texture.
2
Cooking the Rice
Stir the rice with coconut milk until it evenly absorbs the liquid and turns creamy.
3
Cooking the Shrimp
Heat oil on a grill pan and grill shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until cooked.