Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Good side dish to go with a caribbean shrimp recipe?

Here is my recipe:

Shrimp, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt %26amp; limes. I am going to grill the shrimp instead of pan fry (recipe 21051 from recipezarr for you foodys). what would be a good side or sides for this meal? I've never cooked caribbean cuisine before... Any help would be greatly appreciated.... Did i mention i am cooking for a special lady friend;)
Good side dish to go with a caribbean shrimp recipe?
Yup that sounds so good. I would make a coconut cilantro rice. You can use either plain white rice or a rice pilaf that had dried seasonings/herbs in it. I substitute unsweetened coconut milk with a little bit of chicken broth for the water when making the rice and then add the cilantro (toasted coconut if you like) at the end when it is done cooking. If you don't like cilantro you can use parsley. I would also go with like a mango or pineapple salsa with red onion, cilantro, red or yellow bell pepper, lime, little bit of garlic powder, salt and if you like it hot a jalepeno or habanero. Also fried plantains. Now my mouth is watering
Reply:rice is very popular dish in the caribbean, or do some fried plantains, black eyed peas, or grill some veggies.
Reply:3 pounds christophene, peeled, seeded and cut into cubes (can substitute chayote or any summer squash)

4 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons flour

1 1/4 cups milk

1/2 cup grated Monterey jack or Cheddar cheese, plus 1 cup, for topping

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon chopped celery

2 teaspoons prepared mustard

2 tablespoons sugar







Fill a large pot with water and add a little salt. Bring the water to a boil, then add the cubed squash and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the cooked squash and set aside in a large, well-greased baking dish.



Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.



In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Slowly whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture is creamy and thick. Slowly stir in the milk and mix until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the 1/2 cup of grated cheese and stir until melted and well-mixed, about 1 minute. Add the onion, garlic, salt, celery, mustard and sugar to the sauce and mix well. Remove the sauce from heat and pour over the christophene in the baking dish. Stir everything together, then top with the remainig 1 cup grated cheese.



Place the mixture in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.





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Reply:Tossed salad or coleslaw.

Sliced pineapple or other fruit.
Reply:Peas and rice

Saffroon rice

Macaroni pie

Stuffed eggplant

Aloo choka

tomato choka
Reply:Rice is always a good complement to a carribean dish. Sounds yummy. Fresh veggies and fruit would go as well!
Reply:Any kind of rice and vegatable, would be good.

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