SHRIMP STUFFED PLANTAIN CUPS (THE EASIEST PLANTAIN CUPS RECIPE)

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and provides a similar texture.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and calories.

Peel and slice the plantains into thick pieces.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.

Fry the plantain slices until golden on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side.

Remove plantains and flatten them to form cups using a tostonera or the bottom of a glass.

Return the flattened plantains to the oil and fry until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic, onion, and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in lime juice, cilantro, salt, black pepper, and cumin; mix well.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding breadcrumbs and cheese to the shrimp mixture.

Spoon the shrimp mixture into the plantain cups, filling generously.

Place stuffed plantains on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F until cheese is melted, about 5-7 minutes.

Serve warm, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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