Spicy Sweet Shrimp and Plantains

2 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 bell peppers (sliced)
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp parsley
• ¼ tsp garlic granules
• ¼ tsp onion granules
• 1 tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp chilli flakes (or omit if you don't want any heat)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp pink salt
• 2 yellow plantains (peeled and chopped)
• 1 lb raw shrimp ((450g))
• additional black pepper and pink salt to taste

Method

1. Melt the coconut oil on medium heat in a skillet.
2. Proceed to saute the onion, garlic and bell peppers until tender.
3. Once tender, add a splash of water (approx ¼ cup) to the skillet, reduce the heat, cover the pan with a lid and allow the peppers to completely soften via steaming for 5 minutes.
4. Once the peppers are soft, add the paprika, thyme, parsley, onion/garlic granules, , black pepper, chilli flakes, pink salt, maple syrup and remaining water to the pan to make the sauce.
5. Bring the skillet to a rolling boil then reduce to low heat stir and allow the sauce to thicken up. This should take 6-8 minutes.
6. Around the 6 minute mark, fold your plantain pieces into the sauce, coat and cook for 2 minutes before finally adding the shrimp.
7. Once the sauce has thicken up add the shrimp and cook. Cook the shrimp until they turn pink to indicate the readiness.
8. Do a taste test and additional black pepper and pink salt to taste.
9. Serve accordingly.