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Seared Red Snapper & Charred Okra Escovitch with Burning Lime Oil & Bitter Herb Salad
Pan-seared whole fish, pickled-charred vegetable crown, aromatic burning lime emulsion
1093 cal · 78g protein · 55 min
Cuisine & meal · 21 recipes
Caribbean-Style Lunch Recipes
Caribbean-inspired lunch 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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Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi with Green Mango Agrodolce & Crispy Okra Dust
Tropical fish meets sweet-sour gastrique; crunchy okra powder; charred cilantro oil
603 cal · 34g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Jerk Spice, Coconut Rice & Charred Plantain
Island-spiced chicken thigh with aromatic rice and caramelized plantain
1351 cal · 40g protein · 50 min
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Charred Red Grouper en Papillote with Burnt Plantain Velouté, Green Olive Emulsion & Crispy Garlic-Scotch Bonnet Breadcrumbs
Whole fish steams in parchment with Caribbean aromatics and a silky plantain foundation
520 cal · 32g protein · 80 min
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Charred Mahi-Mahi & Ackee with Coconut-Cilantro Rice
West Indian fish with buttery Caribbean fruit and fragrant coconut-lime rice
1287 cal · 68g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Jerk Mahi-Mahi & Black Bean Rice
Spiced grilled fish with coconut-lime-scented rice
667 cal · 48g protein · 25 min
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Pan-Seared Red Snapper en Papillote with Ackee Foam, Charred Sea Beans & Passion Fruit Beurre Blanc
A whole fish in paper, steamed with Caribbean brightness and refinement
1213 cal · 117g protein · 53 min
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Pan-Seared Mero en Papillote with Charred Tropical Fruit, Scotch Bonnet Beurre Blanc & Crispy Cassava Ribbons
Delicate fish steamed in its own aromatics, finished with Caribbean heat and crunch
830 cal · 4g protein · 70 min
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Pan-Seared Yellowtail en Papillote with Tropical Fruit Gastrique, Charred Broccolini & Turmeric Oil
Pristine raw fish steamed in parchment with caramelized mango-habanero glaze
555 cal · 42g protein · 70 min
IntermediateLunch
Sinigang-Style Braised Fish with Tamarind, Radish & Okra
Tender white fish in a sour, slightly spiced broth with radish, okra, and leafy greens
637 cal · 40g protein · 40 min
EasyLunch
Charred Mahi-Mahi with Pigeon Pea Rice & Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Zesty island fish with creamy, spicy heat—20 minutes flat
1282 cal · 36g protein · 20 min
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Green Mango Salad with Crispy Salt Cod and Crispy Shallots
Tart, crunchy, salty—a Caribbean classic made simple
820 cal · 59g protein · 22 min
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Charred Callaloo & Saltfish Rice Bowl
Flaked salted fish with garlicky leafy greens, buttery basmati, crispy onion crisps
476 cal · 39g protein · 25 min
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Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Charred Scotch Bonnet Vinaigrette
Tender tentacles, tart mango, and tongue-tingling Caribbean heat
392 cal · 35g protein · 60 min
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Charred Octopus & Green Mango Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Tender braised octopus, crispy pan-sear, unripe mango crunch, Caribbean herbs
496 cal · 53g protein · 50 min
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Charred Mahi-Mahi with Scotch Bonnet Beurre Blanc, Crispy Plantain Chip & Charred Okra Slaw
Caribbean white fish with spiced butter sauce, fried starch, and pickled vegetable crunch
950 cal · 40g protein · 55 min
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Charred Mahi-Mahi & Spiced Black Bean Salad with Avocado Mousse
Jerk-seasoned firm fish, warm beans, silky green purée, fresh herbs
628 cal · 49g protein · 26 min
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Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Green Mango & Charred Avocado
Meltingly tender pork with tropical fruit and creamy richness
927 cal · 46g protein · 210 min
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Jerk Chicken Thighs with Charred Pineapple & Black Beans
Confident sear on spiced chicken thigh, with sweet and earthy sides
1474 cal · 104g protein · 43 min
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Ceviche-Cured Yellowtail with Charred Avocado Mousse & Crispy Cassava Tuile
Raw fish kissed by citrus, silky avocado, and shatteringly crisp cassava
576 cal · 27g protein · 55 min
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Mango & Jerk Chicken Plate
Smoky spiced grilled chicken with fresh mango-habanero salsa and coconut rice
1047 cal · 52g protein · 60 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 496 and 1287 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.
