Steak & Shrimp Over Tropical Pilaf Rice

Ingredients:

For the Tropical Pilaf Rice:

• 2 cups rice
• 2 cups coconut water
• 1 cup grilled pineapples, chopped
• 1 packet sazon
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped

For the Jerk Sauce:

• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 6 stalks green onions, chopped
• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved (or scotch bonnet pepper)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

For the Steak and Shrimp:

• Bite-sized pieces of steak
• Shrimp
• Additional onions and bell peppers for sautéing

Directions:

1. Prepare the Tropical Pilaf Rice:
   1. In a pot, combine the rice, coconut water, grilled pineapples, sazon, and black pepper.
   2. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
   3. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley.
2. Make the Jerk Sauce:
   1. In a food processor, combine the yellow onion, green onions, jalapeno pepper, soy sauce, vegetable oil, white vinegar, brown sugar, thyme leaves, kosher salt, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves.
   2. Puree the ingredients until smooth.
3. Cook the Steak:
   1. Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces.
   2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the steak pieces for about 1 minute on each side.
   3. Pour the jerk sauce over the cooked steak and let it coat the pieces.
   4. Remove from heat.
4. Cook the Shrimp:
   1. In the same skillet, cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side.
   2. Add the jerk sauce to the shrimp and let it caramelize slightly, giving the shrimp a ‘C’ shape.
5. Sauté Onions and Bell Peppers:
   1. In another skillet, sauté additional onions and bell peppers until softened and slightly charred.
6. Serve:
   1. Serve the jerk steak and shrimp over the tropical pilaf rice, garnished with sautéed onions and bell peppers.
   2. Enjoy your flavorful Caribbean-inspired dish!

Note: Adjust the spiciness of the dish by controlling the amount of jalapeno or scotch bonnet pepper used in the jerk sauce.
Additionally, feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite vegetables or additional seasoning.