Best 7 Caribbean Coconut Rice With Island Paradise Shrimp Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Caribbean with this delectable Coconut Rice with Island Paradise Shrimp recipe. This dish is a harmonious blend of aromatic coconut, savory shrimp, and fluffy rice, capturing the essence of tropical paradise. The coconut rice, cooked in a rich and creamy coconut milk broth, exudes a sweet and nutty aroma, while the succulent shrimp, marinated in a zesty blend of spices, adds a burst of savory delight. This culinary journey takes you to the heart of the Caribbean, where each bite transports you to a vibrant island oasis. From the vibrant Coconut Rice to the tantalizing Island Paradise Shrimp, this recipe promises an unforgettable taste experience. Elevate your next meal with this Caribbean delight and let your taste buds embark on a tropical adventure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARIBBEAN SHRIMP & RICE BOWL



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I had a similar rice bowl on vacation and re-created this lighter version at home. It takes me back to the islands every time I make it. Try grilling the shrimp for more beachy flavor. -Lauren Katz, Ashburn, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup salsa
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 green onions, sliced
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • For avocado cream, mash avocado with sour cream and salt until smooth. In a small saucepan, combine beans, pineapple, mango and salsa; heat through, stirring occasionally. Prepare rice according to package directions., Toss shrimp with jerk seasoning. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes., Divide rice and bean mixture among four bowls. Top with shrimp and green onions. Serve with avocado cream and, if desired, lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SHRIMP WITH COCONUT RICE



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You may not be able to see the coconut milk, but it's such a treat in this dish. Add a bit of lime and you've got a smart entree that's company worthy. -Charla Arnold, North Branch, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 green onions, chopped
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Place coconut milk in a 2-cup measure; add enough water to measure 2 cups. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe baking dish, combine rice, 1 tablespoon butter, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and coconut milk mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute shrimp until pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in pepper and remaining salt., Stir green onions into rice. Serve with shrimp and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 26g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g 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

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

CARIBBEAN COCONUT RICE WITH ISLAND PARADISE SHRIMP



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Number Of Ingredients 18

Caribbean Coconut Rice
3 cups minute rice
2.5 cups coconut milk (whatever equals 1 can)
1/2 cup water
1 bunch fresh cilantro (~ 2 cups chopped)
2/3 can drained & chopped pineapple chunks in its own juice (no syrup)
3 limes
Fresh-cracked sea salt to taste
Hot pepper spice to taste - I use Out of Our Gourd hot pepper spice blend from the Dane County Farmer's Market:
http://bountifulcupboard.com/issue_pdf/BC6_pdf/BC_6_17-21.pdf
Island Paradise Shrimp
1 bag frozen, peeled, deveined, fully-cooked shrimp
3 tablespoons butter
1 lime
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 can drained & chopped pineapple (whatever is left over from rice)
Fresh-cracked garlic sea salt to taste. I use this one:
http://www.mccormick.com/productdetail.cfm?id=12158

Steps:

  • Rice preparation: Prepare rice according to package, but use mixture of coconut milk & water for the liquid. Let stand for an additional 5 minutes so that when you fold in the remaining ingredients, the cilantro doesn't completely melt from the heat. Or, you could fold the cilantro into the rice right before serving. Shrimp preparation: prepare frying pan with butter on medium heat. Add shrimp, lime juice, pineapple and garlic sea salt. Sauté for around 7 minutes or until shrimp is heated throughout. Fold in chopped cilantro and sauté for an additional 1 or 2 minutes before serving. Makes 6 small servings.

COCONUT RICE WITH SHRIMP AND CORN



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This summery, one-pot dish has everything you need: fresh shrimp nestled in creamy coconut rice, with pops of summer corn and basil. Lime cuts through the richness and adds some bright tartness. To easily shave corn kernels off the cob, lay your cob flat on your cutting board. With a chef's knife, lob off one side. Rotate the cob so that the flat side is on the cutting board and repeat, running around all four sides. Frozen wild shrimp is an excellent weeknight staple, as it thaws and cooks quickly. You can always keep it on hand and thaw just as much as you need, which ensures optimal freshness.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     dinner, seafood

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh (from 2 cobs) or frozen
1 lime, zested, then sliced into wedges
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy pot, heat coconut oil over medium. Add the onion, ginger and jalapeño and season with the 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the rice and sauté for another minute. Then stir in the coconut milk and 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer but avoid scorching.
  • Stir in the shrimp and corn, cover again, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is cooked through and the rice is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. (Add more water by 1/2 cups throughout cooking as needed if the water has been absorbed, but the rice is still too firm.)
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the lime zest and basil; season to taste with salt. Serve immediately with lime wedges and topped with more basil.

SPICY SHRIMP FRIED COCONUT RICE



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Shrimp fried rice with a twist...a spicy sauce paired against a sweet coconut fried rice with veggies and fresh shrimp mixed in.

Provided by Colette Trebon

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 ¼ cups jasmine rice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons chili oil, divided
1 tablespoon sesame oil
cooking spray
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped yellow onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound cooked shrimp, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Bring coconut milk, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, water, butter, and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in rice. Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until liquid has been absorbed and rice is fluffy, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for an additional 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Let cool in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons chicken broth, 1 1/2 tablespoons chili oil, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set sauce mixture aside.
  • Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Pour in eggs; scramble to desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil and remaining 1/2 tablespoon chili oil in the same non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Return scrambled eggs to the skillet and add cooked shrimp, peas, and green onions. Cook and stir over medium heat until peas are tender, about 3 minutes. Add cooked and cooled rice; cook and stir until rice is heated through, about 5 minutes. Pour in sauce mixture and toss to coat. Let sit, covered, on low heat to allow rice to absorb sauce flavor, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 181.1 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 888.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CARIBBEAN RICE



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In the Caribbean, coconut, mango, and rice are staples. They appear on menus in all kinds of forms. Combine them all in the same dish and you have something special. The sweetness of the mango and coconut makes this dish suitable for curries, chicken, fish , and pork, all common Caribbean ingredients. Enjoy!

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Mango

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons oil
3/4 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup onion, minced
2 cups rice
4 cups chicken broth
1 firm ripe mango, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup fresh chives, minced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan and add coconut.
  • Cook, stirring constantly until very lightly browned Add minced onion.
  • Continue cooking and stirring 1 minute longer.
  • Add rice, stir to coat.
  • Add broth and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer 25 to 30 minutes until rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat and stir in mango.
  • Sprinkle with chives.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh coconut milk. If you don't have fresh coconut milk, you can use canned coconut milk, but be sure to use full-fat coconut milk.
  • To make the rice even more flavorful, toast it in a dry skillet before cooking it.
  • Be sure to season the rice well with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, garlic, or thyme.
  • If you don't have shrimp, you can use another type of seafood, such as chicken, fish, or tofu.
  • Serve the rice and shrimp with a side of vegetables, such as steamed broccoli or grilled zucchini.

Conclusion:

This Caribbean coconut rice with island paradise shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The rice is flavorful and creamy, and the shrimp is succulent and juicy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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