Caribbean recipes
53 authentic Caribbean recipes
Jerk seasoning, allspice, scotch bonnet, plantains, rice and peas
Caribbean cooking is a vivid confluence of African, Indigenous Taíno, European-colonial, and South Asian–indenture legacies, expressed differently across Jamaica, Cuba, Trinidad, Haiti, and Puerto Rico. Jerk—a Scotch-bonnet-and-allspice marinade smoked over pimento wood—is the archipelago's most iconic technique. Rice and peas simmered in coconut milk anchors the everyday table alongside escovitch fish and slow-braised oxtail. Trinidad's pelau and curried doubles carry unmistakable South Asian roots. Plantains appear fried crisp as tostones, caramelized as maduros, or pounded into mofongo. Bold thyme, allspice, and fiery Scotch bonnet heat define a flavor profile that balances tropical sweetness with deep, aromatic spice.
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35 minutesCoconut Pineapple Noodle Bowl
Tropical noodles with coconut and pineapple flavors.
easy420 caltropical
40 minutesTropical Shrimp with Mustard Glaze
Grilled shrimp with tropical fruit mustard glaze.
medium320 caltropical
4 hours 30 minutesCuban-Inspired Savory Crepes with a Twist
Savory Cuban-inspired crepes with a twist.
medium890 calcuban
38 minutesCajun Pork with Tropical Fruit Salsa
Spicy Cajun pork paired with vibrant tropical fruit salsa.
medium280 calcajun
35 minutesTropical Fruit Salsa Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken topped with a tropical fruit salsa.
easy320 caltropical
1 hour 20 minutesCoconut Chicken with Tomato Salsa Rice
Coconut rice paired with flavorful chicken and tangy tomato salsa.
medium580 calcaribbean
55 minutesSpicy Shrimp with Tropical Fruit Medley
Spicy shrimp paired with tropical fruit for a flavorful dish.
medium320 calcaribbean
33 minutesCoconut-Crusted Mahimahi with Tomato Sauce
Pan-seared mahimahi with coconut crust and garlic-rosemary tomato sauce.
medium530 caltropical
45 minutesCoconut Lime Chili Chicken Fiesta
Tropical-inspired chicken with coconut, lime, and chiles.
medium380 caltropical
55 minutesCoconut Pineapple Rice Bowl
Coconut-infused rice with tropical pineapple flavors.
medium320 caltropical
1 hour 30 minutesSpicy Grilled Tofu and Plantains Recipe
Spicy grilled tofu and plantains topped with mango salsa.
medium620 calcaribbean
1 hour 10 minutesCoconut Shrimp with Yuca: Tropical Creaminess
Creamy coconut shrimp with tender yuca, a tropical delight.
medium420 caltropical
1 hour 10 minutesPineapple Mint Frozen Citrus Cocktail
Refreshing pineapple and mint combine in a frozen citrus cocktail.
easy180 caltropical
24 minutesCitrus Mango Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Grilled shrimp with zesty mango and citrus.
medium320 calmoroccan
1 hourGarlic Shrimp Plantain Steak Rice Bowl
Garlic shrimp atop mashed plantains, flank steak, and black bean rice.
medium620 calcaribbean
35 minutesHerbed Chicken Wraps with Mango Salsa
Herb-infused chicken wraps with tropical mango accents.
medium320 caltropical
35 minutesHerb-Infused Coconut Shrimp Cakes
Coconut shrimp cakes flavored with fresh herbs.
medium380 calcaribbean
40 minutesRum Butter Fish Fillet Recipe
Fish in a flavorful rum-infused buttery sauce.
medium380 calcaribbean
50 minutesHerb-Roasted Cod with Green Seasoning
Herb-infused baked cod with vibrant green seasoning.
medium380 calcaribbean
1 hour 10 minutesBanana Leaf Snapper with Coconut Rice
Banana leaf-wrapped snapper served with chickpeas and coconut-infused rice.
medium620 calcaribbean
16 minutesCuban Ham and Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Cuban sandwich with ham, cheese, pickles, and mustard on a roll.
easy380 calcuban
1 hour 5 minutesTropical Spice Chicken with Caribbean Flavors
"Caribbean-inspired chicken with tropical flavors and spices.".
medium280 calcaribbean
20 minutesCuban Pork and Cheese Empanadas
Cuban-inspired appetizer with flavorful pork and cheese filling.
easy610 calcuban
30 minutesTropical Shrimp Cocktail with Exotic Flavors
Exotic shrimp cocktail with a tropical twist.
medium320 caltropical
21 minutesCoconut Lime Tropical Chicken Recipe
Tropical chicken dish with coconut and zesty lime.
medium320 caltropical
35 minutesCoconut-infused Grilled Shrimp and Peppers
Grilled shrimp and peppers with coconut infusion.
easy480 calcaribbean
45 minutesPlantain and Egg Breakfast Mash
Fried eggs over mashed plantains for a hearty breakfast twist.
medium415 calcaribbean
35 minutesmahi mahi Pan-Seared Fish with Tropical Salsa
"Pan-seared fish with zesty seasoning and tropical fruit salsa.".
medium280 calcaribbean
32 minutesTropical Fruit and Veggie Crunch Salad
Refreshing salad with crunchy veggies and sweet tropical fruit.
easy70 caltropical
1 hourCaribbean Spiced Potato Salad Recipe
Spicy potato salad with a Caribbean twist.
medium380 calcaribbean
15 minutesTuna Tropical Fruit Zesty Salad
Zesty salad featuring tuna and tropical fruits.
easy320 caltropical
25 minutesCreamy Coconut Shrimp Salad with Seafood
Coconut shrimp salad with creamy dressing and succulent seafood.
medium420 calcaribbean
1 hour 30 minutesJerk Chicken with Roasted Veggie Medley
Spicy Jamaican-style chicken with roasted cauliflower and asparagus.
medium280 caljamaican
7 hoursCuban Pork and Ham Sandwich Recipe
Cuban-style sandwich with roasted pork, ham, cheese, and pickles.
medium620 calcuban
37 minutesCaribbean Spiced Grilled Pork Recipe
Spicy grilled pork with Caribbean-inspired flavors.
medium280 calcaribbean
35 minutesShrimp, Mango and Pineapple Salad
Fresh shrimp and mango salad with tangy pineapple dressing.
medium280 caltropical
45 minutesLime-Marinated Grilled Whole Fish Recipe
Grilled whole fish with zesty lime marinade.
medium380 calmexican
45 minutesCoconut Spiced Braised Squash: Comforting Flavor
Coconut-spiced braised squash for a comforting and flavorful dish.
medium380 calcaribbean
30 minutesTangy Shrimp Tropical Salad Refreshing Flavors
Zesty shrimp and tropical flavors in a refreshing salad.
easy240 caltropical
35 minutesJamaican Spiced Seitan Strips Recipe
Spicy seitan with Jamaican-inspired seasoning.
medium320 caljamaican
1 hour 30 minutesCaribbean Coconut Rice with Kidney Beans
Coconut-infused rice with kidney beans and Caribbean flavors.
medium380 calcaribbean
36 minutesTropical Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
Grilled shrimp and pineapple skewers with a tropical twist.
medium320 caltropical
15 minutesCaribbean Black Bean Rice Salad Recipe
Flavorful rice salad with Caribbean black beans and fresh ingredients.
easy320 calcaribbean
40 minutesRicotta Mango Papaya Summer Salad
Creamy ricotta enhances tropical mango and papaya salad.
easy180 caltropical
1 hour 30 minutesTrinidadian Beef Rice with Mixed Vegetables
Savory Trinidadian beef cooked with rice and mixed vegetables.
medium780 caltrinidadian
1 hour 20 minutesCaribbean Chicken and Rice One-Pot
Tender chicken and rice in a flavorful Caribbean one-pot dish.
medium610 calcaribbean
1 hourCoconut Sweet Potato Creamy Soup
Creamy coconut soup with roasted sweet potatoes.
medium320 calcaribbean
20 minutesTropical Fruit Over Chilled Sweetness
Chilled dessert topped with warm, exotic fruit.
easy320 caltropical
45 minutesTropical Beef Lettuce Wraps with Fruit
Beef and fruity lettuce wraps with a tropical twist.
medium380 caltropical
20 minutesTropical Beef Patty with Vibrant Toppings
Beef patty with tropical flavors and vibrant toppings.
medium720 caltropical
25 minutesDominican Chimichurri Infused Succulent Burger
Succulent burgers infused with Dominican-inspired chimichurri flavors.
medium610 caldominican
2 hours 25 minutesSpicy Jamaican Grilled Chicken Drums
Jamaican-style grilled chicken with bold, spicy flavors.
medium380 caljamaican
40 minutesPuerto Rican Salt Cod Fritters
"Crispy salt cod fritters with traditional Puerto Rican flavors.".
medium220 calpuerto-rican