Jerk Steak Shrimp Pilaf Rice (Print Version)
Fiery jerk steak and shrimp served with a coconut tropical pilaf rice, grilled pineapple, and fresh herbs.
# Ingredients:
→ Jerk Sauce
01 -
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
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6 stalks spring onions, chopped
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180 ml soy sauce
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60 ml vegetable oil
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120 ml white vinegar
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved, or use scotch bonnet pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
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0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
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0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Steak & Shrimp
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300 g steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
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300 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Tropical Pilaf Rice
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200 g long-grain white rice
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500 ml coconut water
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100 g pineapple, grilled and chopped
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1 sachet sazon seasoning (about 6 g)
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Vegetables
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1 small onion, sliced
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1 bell pepper, sliced
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine chopped yellow onion, spring onions, jalapeno, soy sauce, white vinegar, vegetable oil, brown sugar, thyme, kosher salt, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves in a food processor. Puree until smooth.
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Rinse rice in cold water. In a saucepan, bring coconut water to a boil. Add rice, grilled pineapple, sazon seasoning, and black pepper. Stir, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Add sliced onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened and slightly caramelised. Set aside.
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Heat a skillet over high heat. Sear steak pieces for 1 minute per side until browned. Add a generous amount of jerk sauce to coat, cook an additional minute, then remove from heat.
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In the same skillet, cook shrimp for 2 minutes on each side. Add jerk sauce and cook until shrimp is opaque and forms a 'C' shape with light charring. Remove from heat.
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Spoon tropical pilaf rice onto serving plates. Top with sautéed vegetables, jerk steak, and shrimp. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
For authentic heat, substitute scotch bonnet pepper for jalapeno if available.