Description
Jamaican jerk steak & shrimp over yellow rice brings Caribbean fire to your dinner plate. Spicy marinade and perfectly grilled proteins dance with aromatic rice, delivering island flavors that will make you crave another bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 steaks (your choice of cut)
- 1 pound (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Rice and Aromatics:
- 1 cup long-grain yellow rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat shrimp thoroughly with jerk seasoning, ensuring even distribution, and reserve for later preparation.
- Apply remaining jerk seasoning generously to steaks, massaging the spices into the meat surface.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high temperature, approximately 375°F, and sear steaks for 4-5 minutes per side until desired internal temperature is reached.
- Allow steaks to rest and relax for 3-5 minutes, which helps retain internal juices before slicing.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and introduce minced garlic and diced onions, sautéing until aromatic and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add seasoned shrimp to the fragrant butter mixture, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into a vibrant pink color and reach full doneness.
- In a separate saucepan, bring chicken broth to a rolling boil, then incorporate turmeric, salt, and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Introduce rice to the seasoned broth, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 18-22 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice becomes tender.
- Construct the final dish by spreading yellow rice as a foundation, strategically layering sliced jerk steak, and arranging succulent shrimp on top.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves to add a bright, herbal finishing touch.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jerk seasoning quantity for spice-sensitive diners.
- Let meat rest after cooking to retain juices and ensure tender, succulent texture.
- Consider using brown rice for a more nutritious whole grain alternative to white rice.
- Marinate shrimp and steak beforehand for deeper flavor penetration and enhanced taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg