Tropical Coconut Lime Shrimp Tostones

Tropical Coconut Lime Shrimp Tostones
AI

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 ripe plantains
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Steps

  1. In a bowl, combine shrimp with lime juice, garlic, chili pepper, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Peel and slice the plantains into 1-inch thick rounds. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the plantains until golden. Remove and flatten each round with a glass to form tostones.
  3. In the same pan, cook the marinated shrimp until pink and cooked through. Add coconut milk and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Top each tostone with a spoonful of the shrimp coconut mixture.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy the burst of tropical flavors!