Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

Rice

15 oz

Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut

3.33 cup

Water

1 pinch

Kosher salt

3 cup

Fish Stock

1 tsp

Sriracha Chili Sauce

2 lbs

Assorted firm fish (Mahi Mahi, Scallops, Shrimp, etc.)

chopped

3 tbsp

Olive Oil

0.33 cup

Peanuts

Chopped

1 tbsp

Garlic

Chopped

0.5 cup

Toasted Coconut

Shredded

0.75 cup

Mango

Sliced

2 handful

Baby Spinach

Fresh, washed

2 cup

Summer squash

sliced

2 cup

Zucchini

sliced

Step 1
~4 min

Cook rice with 2/3 cup of Coco Lopez and water. Add salt to taste.

Step 2
~4 min

In a medium bowl, mix the remaining Coco Lopez, fish stock, and chili sauce. Set aside.

Step 3
~4 min

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and add chopped garlic. Once browned, remove and set aside.

Step 4
~4 min

Add the assorted fish to the heated olive oil in the pan and salt to taste.

Step 5
~4 min

Cook the seafood until halfway done, turning occasionally.

Step 6
~4 min

Add the zucchini and squash to the pan and stir.

Step 7
~4 min

Pour the broth mixture over the seafood and vegetables and simmer for 8-10 minutes. Add more salt if needed.

Step 8
~4 min

Add fresh spinach to the pan, cover, and cook until wilted. Stir the contents.

Step 9
~4 min

Add mango and mix it in. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 10
~4 min

To serve, layer cooked coconut rice in a bowl, then spoon the fish/veggie/broth mixture over the rice.

Step 11
~4 min

Sprinkle browned garlic, peanuts, and toasted coconut on top.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add lime juice for extra tang.

Garnish with cilantro.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Rice can be cooked in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot.

Serve with a side of steamed greens.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coconut Shrimp
Mango Salsa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Caribbean

Cultural Significance

Celebratory dish in tropical regions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holiday meals
Beach parties

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Summer
Beach

Popularity Score

70/100

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