Ingredients
– 1 pound large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
– 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 cup jasmine rice
– 1 ½ cups coconut water or chicken broth
– 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
– 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 lime, juiced
– Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
Creating this delicious dish is simple with these easy-to-follow steps:
1. Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine the shrimp with jerk seasoning, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
2. Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, bring the coconut water (or chicken broth) to a boil. Add the jasmine rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
3. Prepare the Pineapple: While the rice is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
4. Add Pineapple: Add the diced pineapple to the skillet with the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the pineapple to warm through and caramelize slightly.
5. Finish the Rice: Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and fluff it with a fork. Stir in the chopped basil and lime juice.
6. Combine: Serve the jerk shrimp and pineapple mixture over a bed of basil rice.
7. Garnish: Top with sliced green onions if desired for an extra pop of flavor and color.
These simple steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 25g