Dinner · Caribbean
Caribbean shrimp and plantain skillet
Spiced shrimp seared with sweet ripe plantain slices.
- Serves
- 2
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- High-protein here means at least 20 g of protein a serving, and at least 20% of its calories.
- Gluten-free here means no wheat or gluten; oats and soy sauce count as gluten.
- Dairy-free here means no milk, cheese, butter, yogurt or cream.
Ingredients
For 2 servings- 300 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ripe plantain, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
Method
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet and fry the plantain slices for 3 minutes per side, until golden, then remove.
Toss the shrimp with paprika, allspice and salt.
Heat the remaining oil in the skillet, add the garlic and shrimp, and cook for 2 minutes per side, until pink.
Return the plantain to the pan and toss with lime juice.
Scatter with cilantro before serving.