Plantains
Stuffed With Shrimp
In Spanish
this recipe is called Platanos rellenos con Camarones. This is a well-known
recipe on the island of Puerto Rico. This dish is usually served as an
appetizer. This is the recipe.
Ingredients
1. 6 green plantains
2. 1-2 cups
of diced tomatoes
3. 1/2 cup
of diced onions
4. 1/2 cup
of diced green pepper
5. 1 tablespoon
of fresh chopped garlic
6. 2 tablespoons
of cilantro(fresh parsley)
7. 2 pounds
of medium De-vined shrimp oil
Recommended
tools
1. 1 deep fryer
2. 1 tostonera
Steps
1. Dice vegetables
and set aside.
2. Peel plantains
and make about 2 inches wide.
3. Deep fry
plantains for 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove from
oil and mash in tostones Plantains are shaped into cups (return to fryer
for 2-3 minutes or until golden.
5. In a pan
sauté garlic, onions and pepper.
6. Add shrimp
when pink and let tomatoes simmer for about 15-20 minutes
7. Fill plantain
shells
8. Serve immediately
Serves 4-6 people
I hope that
you enjoyed the recipe
