Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Sweet Plantains

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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Sweet Plantains

Spicy shrimp, sweet plantains, crunchy slaw and a creamy lime drizzle bring a flavor-packed twist to taco night. Totally satisfying and easy to make, they're ready in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Entrées

Cuisine: Caribbean

Servings: tacos

Author: Lynne Webb

Ingredients

Shrimp

24 extra jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Zest of 1 lime
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Lime Crema

1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
Salt to taste

Tacos

1 batch Tropical Slaw
8 flour tortillas (8-inch diameter)
11 ounces frozen sweet plantains (1 package)
Thinly sliced scallions optional garnish

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest. Season with salt to taste and chill until ready to serve.
Prepare the plantains according to the package instructions, usually baked at 350℉ for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping once, until lightly browned and caramelized. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
Toast the tortillas in a dry pan over medium high heat and set aside.
Toss the shrimp with vegetable oil, cumin, paprika, cayenne, lime zest, salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium high and cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes per side.
Layer slaw on each toasted tortilla. Top with three shrimp and some plantain chunks. Drizzle with lime crema and sliced scallions (if desired) and serve immediately.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tips

You can prepare the lime crema up to two days in advance and keep it covered in the refrigerator. The tropical slaw can also be made a few hours ahead so the flavors have time to meld.

For the shrimp, it’s best to cook them just before serving to keep their texture tender and juicy, but you can toss them with the seasonings a few hours ahead and refrigerate until you’re ready to cook.

Storage Tips

Leftover tacos don’t keep well once assembled, but you can store the components separately in airtight containers for up to two days and quickly reheat the shrimp and plantains before serving.

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