Pan-Seared Shrimp with Fried Plantains and Mojo Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

Succulent shrimp pan-seared with caramelized plantains and a zesty garlic-citrus mojo sauce. This Puerto Rican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Shrimp, Plantains, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined Shrimp
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds Plantains
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 tbsp Orange juice
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped Cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add plantain slices and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and caramelized, then set aside.
3. Step 3: Add minced garlic to the skillet, cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 2 tbsp orange juice and 1 tbsp lime juice. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Return shrimp and plantains to the skillet, toss to coat, and heat through for 1 minute. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro before serving.