Island Shrimp & Rice

Submitted by mrs.trs

"Eat as you would in the Caribbean."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, cleaned (marinade overnight in lemon or pepper marinade)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 15 ounces pineapple chunks (drained)
• 2 cups instant rice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1⁄4 cup coconut
• 1 green onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)

directions

1. Stir and cook shrimp and garlic in oil, in large skillet for 4 minutes on medium –high heat.
2. Add pineapple chunks and juice; bring to boil.
3. Stir in rice and coconut milk; cover remove from heat.
4. Let stand 5minutes.
5. Fluff with fork.
6. Top with toasted coconut.
7. **If all liquids are not absorbed, cook an addition 2-5 minutes on low heat**.