dinner · dairy-free
Allspice shrimp with skillet plantains
Ripe plantain slices fried until golden, served with allspice-seasoned shrimp, scallion and lime. Sweet and savory with Caribbean warmth.
- Time
- 25min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains crustacean shellfish.
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Method
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1
Peel the ripe plantain and slice it on the diagonal. Blot the shrimp dry and season with the allspice and salt.
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2
Heat half the oil and fry the plantain until golden and tender on both sides, then set it aside on a plate.
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3
Heat the remaining oil and sear the shrimp, turning once, until firm and opaque throughout.
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4
Add the sliced scallions and the lime juice.
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5
Serve the shrimp alongside the plantain.
