SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Cassava & Black Garlic Croquetas with Mango-Scotch Bonnet Gastrique
Deep-fried yuca, umami fermented garlic, fiery-bright dipping sauce
731 cal · 8g protein · 75 min
Cuisine · 150 recipes
Caribbean-Style Recipes
Dishes built on Caribbean ingredients and technique by the Delicious Kitchen — full recipes, method and per-serving macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Sophisticated
SophisticatedAppetizer
Crispy Saltfish Empanadillas with Roasted Pepper Coulis & Grilled Lime Air
Flaky pastry, salted-dried cod, silken pepper sauce, citrus foam
217 cal · 7g protein · 115 min
SophisticatedDessert
Dark Rum Coconut Flan with Caramelized Plantain Crisps & Lime-Coconut Cream
Silken coconut custard, Caribbean rum caramel, candied fruit, whipped cream
217 cal · 1g protein · 100 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
EasyAppetizer
Hot Sauce
Bright, punchy, and addictive—the everyday fermented hot sauce for everything
221 cal · 9g protein · 10 min
SophisticatedDinner
Jerk Chicken
Fiery Caribbean grilled chicken with allspice, Scotch bonnet, and citrus
410 cal · 40g protein · 55 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Conch Fritter Cups with Charred Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Shatteringly crisp shells with tender conch and fire-kissed spiced mayo
777 cal · 29g protein · 35 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Charred Plantain & Coconut Milk Porridge with Lime Zest & Toasted Allspice
Creamy Caribbean breakfast with caramelized fruit
835 cal · 7g protein · 30 min
EasySnack
Crispy Breadfruit Chips with Scotch Bonnet Salt & Lime Dust
Fiery Caribbean snack with island heat
254 cal · 0g protein · 24 min
SophisticatedDinner
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
EasyBreakfast
Charred Pineapple & Scotch Bonnet Cornmeal Porridge
Creamy polenta with caramelized tropical fruit and fiery spice
947 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
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
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
EasyBreakfast
Charred Pineapple & Callaloo Scramble with Crispy Coconut Oil Breadcrumbs
Golden eggs with wilted island greens and caramelized tropical fruit
599 cal · 22g protein · 20 min
EasySnack
Crispy Malanga Fritters with Scotch Bonnet-Mango Dipping Sauce
Fried root-vegetable crisps with fruity Caribbean heat
444 cal · 4g protein · 25 min
EasyBreakfast
Charred Plantain & Coconut Milk Scramble with Crispy Thyme Oil
Savory, caramelized, herbaceous Caribbean morning
464 cal · 15g protein · 17 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Saltfish Fritters with Scotch Bonnet Aioli & Pickled Green Mango
Savory, spicy, tangy, herbaceous
1235 cal · 79g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDessert
Dark Chocolate & Scotch Bonnet Mousse with Candied Banana Chips
Spicy-dark-sweet, silky, balanced
707 cal · 9g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedDinner
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
SophisticatedBreakfast
Scotch Bonnet & Charred Corn Custard with Crispy Breadfruit Shards & Lime Oil
Silken egg custard with heat, smoke, and textural contrast
662 cal · 17g protein · 55 min
SophisticatedSnack
Charred Mango & Scotch Bonnet Ceviche with Crispy Plantain Tuiles & Black Garlic Oil
Fresh, spiced, textured—a refined snacking moment
642 cal · 4g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedLunch
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
EasySnack
Crispy Plantain & Lime Dip Coins
Salty-sweet fried rounds with bright avocado crema
550 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Jerk Mahi-Mahi & Black Bean Rice
Spiced grilled fish with coconut-lime-scented rice
667 cal · 48g protein · 25 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 40 minutes. The quickest is around 20 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 382 and 1197 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.
