Tostones Rellenos de Camarones (Shrimp-Stuffed Tostones)

Ingredients

• For the Tostones Cups:
• 3 large green plantains 🍌
• 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) 🫒
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
• For the Shrimp Filling:
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 0.5 onion, finely diced 🧅
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 0.5 red bell pepper, finely diced 🌶️
• 1 small tomato, diced 🍅
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp oregano 🌿
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 tsp salt 🧂
• 0.5 cup chicken broth 🍲
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 🍋

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Tostones Cups
2. 2Peel plantains and cut them into 2-inch chunks.
3. 3Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry plantains until lightly golden (about 3 minutes per side). Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. 4Using a tostonera (plantain press) or a small cup, gently press each plantain piece into a cup shape. Fry again until crispy and golden brown. Sprinkle with salt. 🍌🔥
5. 52️⃣ Make the Shrimp Filling
6. 6In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened. 🧄🧅
7. 7Add diced tomato, paprika, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes. 🍅✨
8. 8Add shrimp and chicken broth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro. 🍤🔥
9. 93️⃣ Assemble & Serve
10. 10Spoon shrimp filling into each tostone cup. Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately! 🍋🌿