If you're seeking a tantalizing dish showcasing the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean, look no further than this delightful recipe for Caribbean prawn and sweet potatoes in coconut sauce. This delectable dish combines the sweet, tender texture of prawns with the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, all enveloped in a luscious coconut sauce that is bursting with Caribbean spices and fragrant herbs. It's a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Caribbean, leaving you craving for more.
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CARIBBEAN PRAWN AND SWEET POTATOES IN COCONUT SAUCE
This recipe makes delicious use of the 'so good for you' sweet potato. Yams are a white version of sweet potato and can be used equally well. Try serving this with steamed rice, mixed with cooked peas ad sweetcorn. Taken from "Hot And Spicy Cooking": Colour Library
Provided by Karen Elizabeth
Categories Curries
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, mix together the sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, chilli pepper, spices, coconut cream and water.
- Bring to the boil and simmer until the potato is almost tender.
- Add the prawns, chicory and chinese leaves. Simmer for 4 - 5 minutes, until the ingredients are warmed through, but the leaves are still crisp.
- Add the sugar and lime juice, and season to taste.
- Serve sprinkled with the dessicated coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 293.4, Carbohydrate 39.3, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 15.9, Protein 8.1
CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH GINGERED SHRIMP
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h35m
Yield Six servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the soup, combine the sweet potatoes, 1 cup of coconut milk and the chicken broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Place in a food processor and puree until smooth. Mix in the remaining coconut milk and the salt. Reheat before serving, and stir in the lime juice and additional salt, if needed.
- To make the condiments, combine the ginger, lemon juice, oil and salt in a shallow dish. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat the broiler. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and broil until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Place the bananas on a greased baking sheet and broil until nicely browned, about 3 minutes. Place the shrimp, bananas, coconut, almonds and cilantro in separate bowls.
- Ladle the soup into 6 bowls. Serve, passing the condiments, including Tabasco, separately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 807, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 1500 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CARIBBEAN COUSCOUS
An unusual combination of ingredients. It's worth the effort.
Provided by MJodyH
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread pecans onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pecans are toasted and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- Heat oil and mushroom liquid together in a large skillet over low heat. Cook and stir sweet potato in the oil mixture until tender, 20 minutes, adding a small portion of the vegetable stock if liquid is needed. Stir mushrooms, vegetable stock, orange zest, orange juice, green onions, jalapeno pepper, poultry seasoning, cumin, and allspice into sweet potato mixture; cover skillet and simmer for flavors to blend, about 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir couscous, dried fruit, and coconut into sweet potato mixture. Cover skillet and let stand until couscous has absorbed all the liquid, about 5 minutes. Fold pecans and cilantro into couscous mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 365.6 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
CARIBBEAN SWEET POTATO COCONUT SOUP
With the tropical flavors of ginger, coconut, and rum, this golden soup is silky smooth and piquant. It's delicious plain or topped with toasted coconut, croutons, scallions, or cilantro.
Provided by Cinnamon Turtle
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 45m
Yield 8 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a soup pot, saute the onions and celery in the oil until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Cover the pot and stir often to prevent sticking.
- Add the ginger, curry, nutmeg, bay leaves, and salt. Saute for another minute, stirring constantly. Add the water or stock, sweet potatoes, citrus peel, and rum. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 15 - 20 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves. Add the juice and coconut milk. Puree the soup in batches until smooth. Reheat gently if needed. Stir in the lemon or lime juice.
- Serve with garnishes of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 697.2, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 20.4, Sodium 434.4, Carbohydrate 113, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 82.4, Protein 5
CARIBBEAN COCONUT CURRY SAUCE
Categories Sauce Coconut Curry Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk cream of coconut and fresh lime juice in small bowl until smooth. Stir in green onions, curry powder, cayenne pepper and salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Brush half of sauce over chicken or seafood before and during grilling. Pass remaining sauce separately.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe sweet potatoes.
- If you don't have coconut milk, you can use a mixture of coconut cream and water.
- Be sure to season the prawns well with salt and pepper before cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the prawns. This will cause them to steam instead of sautéing.
- Cook the prawns until they are just opaque in the center. Overcooking will make them tough.
- Serve the prawns and sweet potatoes with rice or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
This Caribbean prawn and sweet potatoes in coconut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The prawns are cooked in a flavorful coconut sauce, and the sweet potatoes are roasted until they are tender and slightly caramelized. The combination of flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook prawns, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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