SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Caribbean Red Snapper en Papillote with Burnt Scotch Bonnet Emulsion, Charred Callaloo & Cassava Purée
Whole baked fish, peppered herb crown, spiced chili emulsion, starch velvet
600 cal · 38g protein · 65 min
Cuisine & meal · 30 recipes
Caribbean-Style Dinner Recipes
Caribbean-inspired dinner ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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Crispy Lapu-Lapu Escabeche with Green Mango, Black Bean & Scotch Bonnet Oil
Whole seared fish in tangy-spicy agrodolce, pickled vegetable medley
793 cal · 18g protein · 43 min
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Whole Branzino en Papillote with Scotch Bonnet, Charred Breadfruit & Black Garlic Emulsion
Entire fish steamed in parchment; tropical heat; umami richness; tender root vegetable
1336 cal · 165g protein · 70 min
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Jerk-Spiced Mahi-Mahi en Papillote with Charred Callaloo, Scotch Bonnet Cream & Crispy Plantain Shards
Aromatic steam, creamy heat, herbaceous depth, textural contrast
804 cal · 40g protein · 70 min
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Whole Charred Red Snapper en Croûte de Sel with Crispy Tamarind Pods, Burnt Fennel-Anise Emulsion & Charred Okra Escabeche
A showstopping salt-crusted whole fish with Caribbean spice and textured components
1241 cal · 132g protein · 90 min
IntermediateDinner
Moqueca de Pintado com Couve Queimada e Farofa de Alho
Whole charred snapper in coconut-dendê braise with burnt kale & garlic toasted cassava flour
1235 cal · 89g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedDinner
Jerk Chicken
Fiery Caribbean grilled chicken with allspice, Scotch bonnet, and citrus
410 cal · 40g protein · 55 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Red Snapper en Papillote with Charred Okra & Callaloo Broth
Steam-roasted island fish with creamed callaloo and crispy okra
945 cal · 122g protein · 40 min
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Whole Red Snapper Jerk-Braised in Banana Leaves with Charred Okra & Spiced Black Rice
Island showstopper with jerk aromatics & okra
631 cal · 96g protein · 53 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Branzino en Papillote with Charred Tomatillo-Habanero Mojo, Black Bean Crisps & Crispy Plantain
Coastal Peru's finest fish sealed with Amazonian fire
587 cal · 48g protein · 34 min
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Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Papillote with Charred Lime, Sofrito Emulsion & Crispy Plantain Shards
A showstopping whole fish sealed in parchment, opened at table
1394 cal · 119g protein · 62 min
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Whole Roasted Red Snapper en Papillote with Scotch Bonnet Beurre Blanc, Charred Okra & Sea Beans
Pristine whole fish steamed in parchment with molten spiced butter and charred vegetables
520 cal · 56g protein · 75 min
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Whole Roasted Red Snapper in Charred Lime Leaf Oil with Roasted Breadfruit & Pigeon Pea Ragout
Whole baked fish in a fragrant herb oil, served with Caribbean root vegetable ragù
612 cal · 54g protein · 110 min
EasyDinner
Pan-Seared Snapper with Charred Pineapple Jerk Glaze and Crispy Okra
Spiced fish with tropical fruit heat and crunchy vegetable
331 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
IntermediateDinner
Escovitch Red Snapper with Pickled Vegetables & Cilantro-Lime Oil
Whole baked snapper topped with sweet-spicy pickled slaw
995 cal · 95g protein · 48 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Caribbean Red Snapper with Cilantro-Passion Fruit Emulsion & Charred Callaloo
Crispy-skinned fish with silky citrus sauce and wilted island greens
555 cal · 36g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Jerk-Spiced Mahi-Mahi with Charred Pineapple-Habanero Glaze & Coconut Rice
Caribbean jerk marinade, caramelized pineapple heat, fragrant coconut rice with scallions
1197 cal · 47g protein · 45 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Red Snapper with Green Seasoning, Charred Breadfruit & Coconut Beurre Blanc
Caribbean whole fish with herb paste, roasted starch, and silken coconut-butter sauce
892 cal · 58g protein · 65 min
EasyDinner
Jerk-Spiced Snapper en Papillote with Roasted Okra & Pineapple
Steam-baked fish wrapped in parchment with tropical heat
593 cal · 73g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Whole Roasted Branzino with Allspice-Lime Glaze, Charred Christophene & Callaloo
Caribbean whole fish with roasted squash and sautéed greens
726 cal · 68g protein · 50 min
SophisticatedDinner
Whole Roasted Snapper en Papillote with Charred Lime, Allspice & Coconut Broth
Whole fish, aromatic steam, tropical spice, citrus brightness
1030 cal · 98g protein · 65 min
IntermediateDinner
Jerk-Spiced Snapper en Papillote with Charred Okra & Black Beans
Whole snapper steamed in parchment with island spice & vegetables
1383 cal · 202g protein · 48 min
SophisticatedDinner
Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Coconut Jus & Charred Okra
Pan-seared center-cut filet with island spice and verdant greens
934 cal · 53g protein · 60 min
EasyDinner
Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Okra & Lime Pickle
Whole fried snapper, vinegar-pickled vegetable slaw, spicy heat
1431 cal · 191g protein · 24 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 53 minutes. The quickest is around 25 minutes and the longest about 70 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Caribbean recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Caribbean ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Caribbean-style rather than Caribbean. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 520 and 1383 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
