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
Cuisine & diet · 101 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.
Intermediate
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
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
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
EasyLunch
Green Mango Salad with Crispy Salt Cod and Crispy Shallots
Tart, crunchy, salty—a Caribbean classic made simple
820 cal · 59g protein · 22 min
EasySnack
Mango & Scotch Bonnet Fruit Leather Bites
Chewy, spicy-sweet, no baking needed
160 cal · 2g protein · 10 min
EasyAppetizer
Fried Cassava Empanadas with Charred Scotch Bonnet Aioli
Golden, crispy pockets with spicy dipping sauce
1169 cal · 11g protein · 22 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
EasyLunch
Charred Callaloo & Saltfish Rice Bowl
Flaked salted fish with garlicky leafy greens, buttery basmati, crispy onion crisps
476 cal · 39g protein · 25 min
EasyBreakfast
Coconut-Lime Scramble with Crispy Plantain Chips
Fluffy eggs kissed with coconut milk, golden salty plantain shards
460 cal · 14g protein · 20 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
IntermediateLunch
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
EasySnack
Ackee & Breadfruit Crisps with Citrus-Herb Salt
Golden pan-fried rounds of starchy island starches with zesty seasoning
236 cal · 3g protein · 22 min
EasyBreakfast
Callaloo & Saltfish Cornmeal Porridge with Crispy Coconut Bacon
Creamy cornmeal meets spiced leafy greens and smoky salt cod
492 cal · 9g protein · 40 min
IntermediateSnack
Spiced Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Lime & Scotch Bonnet
Addictive heat and citrus on crunchy seeds
241 cal · 10g protein · 17 min
IntermediateLunch
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
IntermediateDinner
Escovitch Red Snapper with Charred Pineapple, Habanero Oil & Roasted Root Vegetables
Whole Caribbean fish with pickled pepper sauce, caramelized fruit, golden oil
1139 cal · 121g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedDinner
Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Christophene Purée, Crispy Benne & Charred Lime Beurre Blanc
Delicate Gulf fish with Caribbean squash and toasted sesame butter sauce
900 cal · 40g protein · 65 min
SophisticatedAppetizer
Charred Coconut Calamari with Ají Rojo Oil
Tender squid in burnt coconut crust with Peruvian chili oil
702 cal · 24g protein · 37 min
IntermediateLunch
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
SophisticatedSnack
Cassava & Scotch Bonnet Crisps
Thin-fried cassava rounds with a spiced honey drizzle
519 cal · 2g protein · 40 min
SophisticatedLunch
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Green Mango & Charred Avocado
Meltingly tender pork with tropical fruit and creamy richness
927 cal · 46g protein · 210 min
EasyDinner
Garlic Lime Chicken Breast with Charred Green Plantain
Quick-seared tender chicken with crispy caramelized plantain wedges
653 cal · 51g protein · 24 min
EasyBreakfast
Charred Plantain & Scotch Bonnet Scramble with Crispy Garlic Oil
Sweet ripe plantain, fiery pepper heat, golden garlic-infused eggs
620 cal · 15g protein · 20 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 1213 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
