Shrimp. It's what's for dinner.

One of the more delicious things I have put into my mouth recently is this mango and plantain shrimp dish I concocted as a result of having an abundance of habaneros in my fridge.

If you are a fan of spicy and sweet flavors like I am, I suggest you give this bad boy a try. Bonus: it is super easy to make.

*As you know, I am not much of a measure, so just use your judgement ;)

Mango Habanero Shrimp with Plantain Chips

You will need:

Fresh shrimp
Sweet bell pepper
Salt and Pepper
1 Habanero
1 Mango
Soy Sauce
Plantains
Coconut Oil

Directions:

-Clean and thaw your shrimp. I friggen hate cleaning shrimp so this job typically is reserved for the man friend. Lightly season the shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside.

-Slice your bell peppers into strips and add them to a pan of hot coconut oil. Chop habanero very fine and remove veins and seeds. Be careful because these suckers are hot and the oil will stay on your hands. I always remove my contacts before working with them and try to touch them as little as possible. Add the habanero to the pan of peppers. I like my shit real spicy so I use a lot, but it really depends on your taste. Cooked habanero in my opinion is much less spicy than raw, but a little will still go a long way.

-Once the peppers have cooked down, add your shrimp and saute for a few minutes. Be sure not to over cook your shrimp as they only take a few minutes. Add a splash of soy sauce to the pan when the shrimp are well cooked.

-Next, chop your mango into small chunks and add to a sauce pan. Be sure to stir regularly, use a spoon to smoosh the mangos as they are your sauce. Once the sauce is a nice think creamy texture add it to your shrimp and peppers and mix.

-While you are tending to the shrimp saute, slice plantains into small discs. Add them to a pan of hot coconut oil and season with a bit of salt and pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes and flip and repeat. They should be a nice golden brown.

This dish is really delicious and sort of makes you feel like you are in the tropics for a brief minute before the reality that you are just in your dining room sinks in.

I hope you like it. I also sincerely apologize for the suckiness of my photos. I will work on it.

 

For more great recipes visit the Blissfully Miller and Let's Get Bananas blogs.