Shrimp Stir-Fry with Sweet Plantains

Ingredients

• For the Shrimp Stir-Fry:
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 0.5 onion, sliced 🧅
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp oregano 🌿
• 2 tbsp soy sauce 🍜
• 1 tbsp honey 🍯
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• For the Sweet Plantains:
• 2 ripe plantains, sliced diagonally 🍌
• 1 tbsp butter 🧈
• 1 tbsp brown sugar 🍯
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon (optional) ✨
• For Garnish & Serving:
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• Lime wedges 🍋

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Cook the Sweet Plantains
2. 2In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
3. 3Add plantain slices, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, and cook until golden and caramelized (about 2-3 minutes per side). 🍌🔥
4. 42️⃣ Sauté the Shrimp & Veggies
5. 5Heat olive oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
6. 6Add onions and bell peppers; stir-fry until softened. 🧄🌿🔥
7. 7Toss in the shrimp, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, soy sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper.
8. 8Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. 🍤🔥
9. 93️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
10. 10Plate the shrimp stir-fry with the caramelized plantains on the side.
11. 11Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. 🍽️✨