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Crispy Plantain Cups with Guacamole & Spicy Creole Shrimp
Crispy Plantain Cups with Guacamole & Spicy Creole Shrimp
Coupelles de Plantains Croustillants aux Crevettes Créoles
Golden fried tostones molded into crispy cups, filled with creamy lime avocado guacamole, and crowned with juicy shrimp marinated in Lenie® CHILIGU Spice Blend.
Ingredients Needed:
- 2 large green plantains (bannann peze cut into 1.5-inch cylinders)
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Lenie® CHILIGU All-Purpose Spice Blend
- 2 ripe Hass avocados
- Juice of 2 fresh limes
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Neutral avocado or coconut oil for frying
- Pinch of sea salt
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- 1
Toss the shrimp with 2 tbsp Lenie® CHILIGU spice and 1 tbsp lime juice; allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- 2
In a deep skillet, heat oil to 350°F. Fry the plantain rounds until soft inside but pale (about 3-4 minutes).
- 3
Using a citrus squeezer or tostonera cup mold, gently press the warm plantains into cup shapes.
- 4
Return the cups to hot oil for 2-3 minutes until golden and delightfully crunchy. Drain on paper towels and lightly salt.
- 5
Mash avocados with lime juice, minced onion, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of Lenie® Garlic Seasoning.
- 6
Quickly sear marinated shrimp in a hot skillet for 2 minutes per side until pink and charred.
- 7
Spoon guacamole into crunchy plantain cups, top with warm shrimp and a drizzle of Cheta hot sauce.
Always shape plantains while they are still warm from the first fry—they won't crack!