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Jerk Steak & Shrimp

Jerk Steak & Shrimp Over Yellow Rice Recipe


  • Total Time: 33 minutes

Description

Welcome to a culinary adventure in Jamaican cuisine! This recipe combines jerk steak and shrimp with yellow rice. It’s a mix of bold Caribbean flavors and the magic of jerk seasoning.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Steak & Shrimp:

  • 1 lb Angus steak or boneless beef tri-tip (cut into cubes )
  • 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined )
  • 2 tsp jerk seasoning
  • 1 tsp Creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt and cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Vegetables:

  • 1 cup red and green bell peppers (sliced )

For the Sauce:

  • 1 cup chicken broth or water

For the Yellow Rice:

  • 1 pack yellow rice (Recommended: Mahatma! )

For Garnish:

  • Fresh parsley (chopped )
  • Green onions (chopped (optional))

Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Steak:

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the cubed steak and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes.
  3. Gently flip and continue cooking until browned on all sides, about 7-8 minutes total.
  4. Once done, remove the steak from the pan and set aside.

2️⃣ Season the Shrimp:

  1. In a bowl, season the shrimp with 2 tsp jerk seasoning and 1 tsp Creole seasoning.
  2. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.

3️⃣ Cook the Shrimp:

  1. In the same skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 1 minute per side.
  3. Drizzle with honey and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  4. Remove the shrimp and set aside.

4️⃣ Sauté the Bell Peppers:

  1. In the same pan, add the sliced red and green bell peppers.
  2. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and slightly charred.

5️⃣ Combine Everything:

  1. Return the cooked steak and shrimp to the skillet.
  2. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth or water and any remaining seasoning.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let everything simmer for 3-5 minutes to meld the flavors.

6️⃣ Prepare the Yellow Rice:

  1. Cook the yellow rice according to the package instructions.

7️⃣ Serve:

  1. Spoon the vibrant yellow rice onto a plate.
  2. Top with the jerk steak, shrimp, and bell peppers.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions for a burst of color and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 600