Shrimp and Plantain Curry

Ingredients

• For the Curry:
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🦐
• 1 ripe plantain, sliced into rounds 🍌
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 0.5 onion, diced 🧅
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced 🫚
• 0.5 red bell pepper, diced 🌶️
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk 🥥
• 0.5 cup vegetable or seafood broth 🍲
• 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• For Serving:
• 2 cups cooked white rice 🍚
• Fresh lime wedges 🍋
• Extra chopped cilantro 🌿

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics
2. 2In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. 🧄🫚🌶️
3. 32️⃣ Add the Spices
4. 4Stir in curry powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Let the spices toast for 1 minute to release their flavors. 🌿🔥
5. 53️⃣ Simmer the Curry Base
6. 6Pour in the coconut milk and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. 🥥🍲
7. 74️⃣ Add the Plantains
8. 8Gently add the sliced plantains and simmer for 5 minutes until tender. 🍌✨
9. 95️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
10. 10Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro for a final burst of flavor. 🦐🍋🌿
11. 116️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
12. 12Spoon the curry over white rice, garnish with extra cilantro, and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy this tropical delight! 🍚🔥