Plantain Cups with Shrimps

Plantain Cups with Shrimps

Ingredients:

2 Plantains

10 Jumbo shrimps (pre-cooked is better)

1 clove of garlic diced

1 small onion diced

1 Cubanela pepper diced

2 tablespoons olive oil

Juice of 1 big lime

Salt, pepper,oregano and cilantro to taste

Oil for frying

Directions for the plantain cups:

1.   Peel the plantains and cut them in 5 to 6 pieces each.

2.   Heat the oil for frying over medium temperature (deep-fryer is recommended).

3.   Fry the pieces of plantain until golden.

4.   Place the pieces of plantain inside a lemon squeezer to give it the cup shape.

5.   Fry again over medium heat until golden.

6.   Strain them and set aside (you can keep them inside a warm oven until the shrimps are done)

Directions for shrimp filling:

1.   In a non-stick pan heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2.   Add the garlic and cook for 3 minutes.  Do not let the garlic burn.

3.   Add the onions and the cubanela peppers until the onions are transparent.

4.   Add the shrimps, and cook for a few minutes.

5.   Add the salt, pepper, oregano, cilantro and the lime juice.

Fill the plantain cups with the shrimps and the vegetables.  Serve and enjoy!