Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with our Jerk Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce. This delightful dish features tender, juicy meatballs infused with aromatic jerk seasoning and enveloped in a creamy coconut curry sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe brings a tropical twist that will transport your taste buds straight to the islands. With its quick preparation, bold flavors, and versatility in serving options, it’s bound to become a family favorite. Whether paired with fluffy rice or fresh vegetables, each bite is a delightful fusion of comfort food and exotic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground pork
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup sliced scallions
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 teaspoons Jamaican curry powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, scallions, jerk seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into approximately 20–22 meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs for about 3 minutes per side; set aside.
- Sauté shallots and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, then add bell peppers and cook until softened.
- Stir in curry powder followed by coconut milk. Bring to a boil then reduce heat.
- Add meatballs back into the skillet, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg