Shrimp With Banana, Guava Salsa Over Coconut Rice

Name: Shrimp With Banana, Guava Salsa Over Coconut Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Combine orange juice, cilantro, lime juice and shrimp (remove shells and tail).
2
Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes to 4 hours.
3
Combine salsa ingredients EXCEPT bananas and chill.
4
Bring coconut milk to a boil, add rice and salt.
5
Cover and cook over low heat until rice is done.
6
In a large saute pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and drained shrimp. Discard marinade.
7
Cook shrimp until opaque and remove from heat.
8
TO SERVE:.
9
Add chopped bananas to salsa. Place a mound of rice on plate, then shrimp, top with salsa.
10
Can sprinkle on a little paprika and garnish with cilantro.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lbs shrimp, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, MARINADE, 1/2 cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Shrimp With Banana, Guava Salsa Over Coconut Rice falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!