Coconut rice

Give the coconut milk a good shake and pour into a liquid measuring cup. Add enough water to equal exactly 2 ¾ cup total liquid. I like to fill the can with water and swirl it around to get all the remaining coconut milk rinsed out.

Place rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse until the water runs clear. Combine the rice, coconut milk and water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil and then reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid.

White rice: simmer for 10 minutes, turn off the heat, do not take the lid off even for a peek and let sit another 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Brown rice: simmer for 30 minutes, turn off the heat and without taking the lid off let sit another 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Shrimp part one

Place shrimp in a large bowl and pat dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss until the shrimp is well coated with all of the seasonings. Set aside to marinate for a few minutes.

Pineapple salsa

In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium high heat. Add the cubed pineapple and toss to coat with butter. Let the pineapple sit for 4-5 minutes so the cubes can develop a nice sear on one side. Add brown sugar and toss, let sit another 3 minutes. Toss around until most sides are deeply caramelized and golden brown. Remove from heat and place in a large bowl. Add the avocados, red onion, jalapeño and cilantro. Squeeze in the juice of entire lime, season with a big pinch of salt and swish of olive oil, toss to combine.

Shrimp part two

In the same pan you used to cook the pineapple add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 90 seconds per side, until the shrimp is just cooked through and tender. Remove from the heat.

Serve it up!

Start with a big scoop of coconut rice and top with the seasoned shrimp and caramelized pineapple salsa. Add a squeeze of lime, you’re done! Lucky you.