New Bedford Citrus-Infused Shrimp with Plantains

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A vibrant Latin American dish featuring plump shrimp caramelized in lime and orange zest, served atop lightly fried plantains for balanced sweetness. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs shrimp, ripe plantains, orange zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz shrimp
• 2 medium ripe plantains
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and devein shrimp, then pat dry with paper towels; season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in orange zest, lime juice, and cumin.
4. Step 4: Add sliced plantains to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet with chopped cilantro, toss to coat, and cook for 1 minute until heated through and flavors meld.