SophisticatedLunch
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
Cuisine & diet · 103 recipes
Gluten-Free Caribbean-Style Recipes
Gluten-Free dishes in the Caribbean idiom — real recipes with macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Sophisticated
SophisticatedSnack
Charred Plantain & Lime Fondant with Spiced Cashew Dust & Black Garlic Oil
Golden-fried ripe plantain cake with umami ash and nutty crunch
822 cal · 8g protein · 60 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Ceviche-Style Halibut Crudo with Crispy Plantain Chips & Black Garlic Oil
Raw fish cured in citrus, layered with crispy tuile & umami oil
314 cal · 17g protein · 36 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
SophisticatedBreakfast
Charred Plantain & Christophene Egg Custard with Crispy Coconut Tuile
Sweet plantain, savory custard, textured coconut finish
1058 cal · 20g protein · 70 min
SophisticatedLunch
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
SophisticatedBreakfast
Callaloo-Crusted Saltfish Cake with Charred Pineapple Gastrique & Crispy Sage Oil
Salt cod fritter meets green leafy elegance with caramelized tropical fruit
720 cal · 6g protein · 60 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
EasySnack
Fried Plantain Chips with Aji Amarillo & Lime Salt
Crispy plantain rounds, golden aji amarillo dipping sauce, toasted lime salt
768 cal · 3g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Ackee Fritters with Lime-Thyme Crema & Scotch Bonnet Oil
Delicate canned ackee, herb-spiked cream, fiery edge
1091 cal · 34g protein · 40 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
IntermediateAppetizer
Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Poblano Oil & Crispy Garlic
Whole roasted snapper in pickling spice, poblano emulsion, pan-crisped garlic chips
972 cal · 94g protein · 45 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Cassava Rounds with Charred Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Fried cassava chips with spicy, smoky pepper cream
869 cal · 5g protein · 25 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Coconut-Lime Cornmeal Porridge with Crispy Plantain & Poached Egg
Golden cornmeal meets caramelized plantain and runny yolk
978 cal · 16g protein · 40 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
SophisticatedAppetizer
Cured Yellowtail with Charred Mango, Black Garlic & Crispy Plantain Dust
Ceviche-adjacent crudo with island fruit and umami crunch
601 cal · 3g protein · 50 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
SophisticatedSnack
Crispy Plantain Chips with Mojo Lime Salt & Roasted Garlic Oil
Crispy, salty, garlicky, addictive—a sophisticated savory bite
779 cal · 3g protein · 30 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
EasyAppetizer
Crispy Plantain & Black Bean Cups with Queso Fresco & Jalapeño Oil
Savory-spicy starter with cooling crema
593 cal · 17g protein · 24 min
IntermediateBreakfast
Coconut-Lime Cornmeal Porridge with Crispy Plantain Coins & Poached Egg
Creamy island grain bowl with caramelized fruit & soft yolk
732 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Potato & Ají Amarillo Dip with Crispy Plantain Chips
Silky yellow chili purée, buttery potatoes, shatteringly crisp chips
470 cal · 3g protein · 32 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
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.
Is every recipe here gluten free?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a gluten free diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 392 and 1199 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
