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TROPICAL COCONUT RICE WITH GRILLED SHRIMP









Toasted coconut, pineapple, and cashews--what's not to love? This new twist on shrimp is sure to be a popular choice.

Yield: 12

 
4 cups water
2 cups coconut milk
3 cups uncooked long grain white rice
1-inch piece fresh ginger
 
Bring water and coconut milk to boil. Stir in rice and ginger. Cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Transfer to bowl. Remove ginger.
 
1 cup pineapple tidbits
1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
3 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, minced
 
Add to rice; stir to combine.
 
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup red bell pepper, minced
1 cup red onion, minced
 
Heat olive oil in saute pan. Add vegetables and saute until softened. Add to rice.
 
1 cup cashews, toasted, chopped
 
Add to rice; stir to combine.
 
60 each grilled shrimp, 16 to 20 count
 
Place grilled shrimp on bed of coconut rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
 
Meal Part: Main Dish
 
Main Ingredient: Fruit, Fish/Seafood
 
Cuisine Type: Caribbean