Name: Shrimp With Banana, Guava Salsa over Coconut Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs shrimp; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped; 1 cup papaya, chopped; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup guava juice; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 cup white rice; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 bananas, chopped (small red or fingerling)

1

Recipe by CoolMonday

1

Person talking

Join In Now Join the conversation!

Shrimp With Banana, Guava Salsa over Coconut Rice created by Ambervim

I love finding new ways to fix shrimp, and this one was a little different. Found it at fl-seafood.com along with some others which I will post. Time does not include refrigerator time

Ready In:: 30mins
Serves:
Units:

1

Person talking

Join In Now Join the conversation!

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₄ lbs shrimp
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
MARINADE
¹⁄₂ cup orange juice
¹⁄₂ cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
SALSA
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 cup papaya, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup orange juice
¹⁄₂ cup guava juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon curry powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons lime juice
RICE
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup white rice
1 teaspoon salt
3 bananas, chopped (small red or fingerling)

directions

Combine orange juice, cilantro, lime juice and shrimp (remove shells and tail).
Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Combine salsa ingredients EXCEPT bananas and chill.
Bring coconut milk to a boil, add rice and salt.
Cover and cook over low heat until rice is done.
In a large saute pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and drained shrimp. Discard marinade.
Cook shrimp until opaque and remove from heat.
TO SERVE:.
Add chopped bananas to salsa. Place a mound of rice on plate, then shrimp, top with salsa.
Can sprinkle on a little paprika and garnish with cilantro.

Submit a Recipe Correction

Add a Note

RECIPE MADE WITH LOVE BY

@CoolMonday

Contributor

@CoolMonday

Contributor

"I love finding new ways to fix shrimp, and this one was a little different. Found it at fl-seafood.com along with some others which I will post. Time does not include refrigerator time"

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

upload

review

tweak

ask

all

reviews

tweaks

q&a

sort by:

review by Ambervim

4/26/2012

This is a great blend of flavors. I had no guava or papaya so used mango instead. Replaced lime with lemon. I was surprised at how mild the flavor was. Has some chopped pecans on the counter so I sprinkled a few on top and that was a great addition. Definitely needs to be salted at the table.

Reply
tweak by Ambervim

4/26/2012

This is a great blend of flavors. I had no guava or papaya so used mango instead. Replaced lime with lemon. I was surprised at how mild the flavor was. Has some chopped pecans on the counter so I sprinkled a few on top and that was a great addition. Definitely needs to be salted at the table.

Reply
photo by Ambervim

4/26/2012

Reply
creation by CoolMonday

8/15/2005

I love finding new ways to fix shrimp, and this one was a little different. Found it at fl-seafood.com along with some others which I will post. Time does not include refrigerator time