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How to prepare shrimp avocado plantain cups

Pulse daily DIY recipe teaches prospective chefs how to prepare healthy, Ghanaian dishes in a simple way.

Plantain Cups with Shrimp and Avocado Salad (Paperblog)

Ingredients

  • 2-3 green plantains
  • Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Ripe avocado, diced
  • Cherry tomatoes, diced
  • Jalapeño, small dice
  • Garlic clove, minced
  • Red onion, chopped
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Lime juice
  • Cumin powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable or canola oil for frying

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Method

  • Season shrimp with salt, pepper and cumin powder. Cook in a lightly oiled skillet. Then place in a bowl, along with avocado, tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic, red onion, cilantro and lime juice. Mix well and chill in the fridge.
  • Peel and slice plantains into 3-inch chunks. Fry in 350F oil until slightly golden, but not browned, for about 4-5 minutes.
  • Immediately place one fried plantain chunk each in a greased muffin pan well. Using a pestle or shot glass, gently press to form a cup.
  • Fry again until golden brown. Drain on paper towel, and lightly season with salt.
  • Immediately fill the cups with the shrimp mixture and serve.

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