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Fried Plantain Slices with Shrimp Sauce

Crispy fried plantain slices topped with a creamy shrimp sauce, served alongside french fries and grilled fish for a hearty meal.

Total time
30 min
Servings
2
Calories
650
Protein
25g
Fried Plantain Slices with Shrimp Sauce
comfortingsatisfyingLatin Americanshrimpfishcrispycreamyweeknight dinner

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ripe plantains
  • ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup french fries
  • 1 piece grilled fish fillet

Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel plantains and slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry plantain slices until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Cook shrimp in a separate pan over medium heat until pink, about 2 minutes per side.

  5. 5

    Chop cooked shrimp and fold into the mayonnaise mixture.

  6. 6

    Arrange fried plantains on a plate, top with shrimp sauce, and serve with french fries and grilled fish.

  7. 7

    Drizzle extra sauce over the fish and fries if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • small bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula

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