Description
Description A cozy, flavor-packed dish that combines garlicky shrimp with the comforting mash of green plantains.
Ingredients
- 2 cups green plantains, peeled and cut into 1 -inch slices
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided ( 2 tablespoons for cooking shrimp, remainder for mashing)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Instructions
- Boil plantains in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
- Drain boiled plantains thoroughly and transfer to a bowl. Mash with remaining olive oil and chicken broth until chunky.
- Fold cooked shrimp into the mashed plantains and reserve a few shrimp for garnish.
- Pack the mixture into a small bowl or mold and invert onto a serving dish. Garnish with chopped cilantro and reserved shrimp. Serve warm.
Notes
- Notes
- Boil plantains until tender but not falling apart. Sauté garlic briefly to extract flavor without burning. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.