Family Meal Kit
One-Pan Sweet and Tangy Jerk Shrimp
with rice and plantains
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Soy
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Jimmy Shay
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
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16 oz. Shrimp
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 8 oz. Sliced Plantains
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 3 oz. Frozen Mangoes
- 1.9 oz. Ketchup Cup
- 1 oz. Brown Sugar
- 2 Green Onions
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⅖ fl. oz. Tamari Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp. Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories430
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Carbohydrates66g
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Net Carbs62g
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Fat7g
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Protein19g
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Sodium1510mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Plate
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using diced chicken thighs, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Sauce
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" dice. Alternatively, reserve half the raw bell peppers for snacking/serving on the side.
Coarsely chop mangoes. If mangoes are frozen, rinse under cold water until thawed.Halve plantains.Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.In a mixing bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, half the jerk seasoning (to taste; reserve remaining for shrimp), soy sauce, and 1/4 cup water. Set aside.Pat shrimp dry and season all over with remaining jerk seasoning (use less if spice-averse). Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the jerk seasoning. -
2 Cook the Plantains
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.Add plantains to hot pan. Cook until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes per side.Transfer plantains to towel-lined plate and season with a pinch of salt. Keep pan over medium heat; no need to wipe clean. -
3 Cook the Shrimp Mixture
Add bell peppers to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly tender, 3-5 minutes.
Add shrimp. Cook until pink and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.Add mangoes and white portions of green onions. Stir occasionally until mangoes are slightly softened and green onions are fragrant, 2-3 minutes. -
4 Add the Sauce
Add sauce (to taste) to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While shrimp mixture cooks, continue recipe. -
5 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with shrimp mixture. Garnish with green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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