Shrimp Stir-Fry with Plantains

Ingredients

• For the Shrimp Stir-Fry:
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🦐
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🌿
• 0.5 red bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
• 0.5 yellow bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
• 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
• 0.5 cup julienned carrots 🥕
• 2 tbsp soy sauce 🥄
• 1 tbsp honey 🍯
• Juice of 1 lime 🍋
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice) 🌶️
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• For the Fried Plantains:
• 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced diagonally 🍌
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil for frying 🛢️
• Pinch of salt 🧂

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Shrimp
2. 2Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. 🍤🧄
3. 32️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables
4. 4In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, onions, and carrots, stirring until slightly softened. 🌶️🥕
5. 53️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
6. 6Push the veggies to the side and add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. 🦐🔥
7. 74️⃣ Make the Sauce
8. 8Stir in soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer for 1 minute until well coated. Remove from heat and toss in fresh cilantro. 🍯🍋
9. 95️⃣ Fry the Plantains
10. 10In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry sliced plantains until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. 🍌✨
11. 116️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
12. 12Plate the shrimp stir-fry alongside crispy fried plantains. Garnish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge. 🍽️🌿