Caribbean Jerk Shrimp Bowls
These Caribbean jerk shrimp bowls combine jerk seasoned shrimp, roasted plantains, and zesty pineapple salsa all served over rice for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz package frozen sweet plantains
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 tsp salt, optional
- 2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp
- 3-4 tbsp jerk seasoning
- Hot sauce, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cilantro lime dressing or tomatillo dressing, for serving (optional)
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for topping
- 1-2 tbsp diced jalapeno
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
1. Roast the plantains according to package instructions using the oven or air fryer.
2. While the plantains roast, rinse the rice and combine with water and salt in a large pot.
3. Bring the rice to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
4. In a bowl, combine black beans, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, sea salt, and pepper to make the pineapple salsa.
5. Toss the shrimp with jerk seasoning until evenly coated.
6. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
7. Divide rice among bowls and top with shrimp, pineapple salsa, and roasted plantains.
8. Garnish with cilantro, hot sauce, and dressing if desired.
Notes
If frozen plantains are unavailable, roast fresh ripe plantains instead.
These bowls are also delicious topped with sliced avocado.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
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