Meal Kit

Honey-Garlic Shrimp Rice Bowl

with plantains and corn salsa

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk

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  • Gluten-Smart

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    8 oz. Shrimp
  • 6 oz. Sliced Plantains
  • 5.47 oz. Long Grain White Rice
  • 4 oz. Black Beans
  • 3 oz. Corn Kernels
  • Info
    ⅗ oz. Butter
  • ½ fl. oz. Honey
  • 2 Green Onions
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tsp. Adobo Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    780
  • Carbohydrates
    118g
  • Net Carbs
    113g
  • Fat
    23g
  • Protein
    27g
  • Sodium
    2050mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Small Pot
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

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

  • If using 16 oz. shrimp, follow same instructions as 8 oz., working in batches if necessary. 

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    Bring a small pot with rice, 1 1/4 cups water, half the adobo seasoning (reserve remaining for salsa), and 1/4 tsp. salt to a boil.

    Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.

    Remove from burner and set aside.

    While rice cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Drain and rinse beans.

    Cut plantains into 2" pieces on an angle.

    Trim and thinly slice green onions.

    Mince garlic.

    Pat shrimp dry.

  3. 3

    Make the Corn Salsa

    Place corn in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 30-60 seconds.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Add beans, green onions, 1 tsp. olive oil, remaining adobo seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine and set aside.

  4. 4

    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. Stir occasionally until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner. Transfer plantains to towel-lined plate and immediately season with a pinch of salt. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.

  5. 5

    Cook Shrimp and Finish Dish

    Return pan used to cook plantains to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add shrimp to hot pan and cook until pink and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.

    Add garlic, butter, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until combined and garlic has lightly browned, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with shrimp, plantains, and corn salsa. Bon appétit!

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