Shrimp and Plantain Skewers with Mojo Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

Grilled shrimp and plantains marinated in zesty lime-garlic sauce, served with a vibrant herb-infused dipping sauce. This Puerto Rican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 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 400 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, medium, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick slices plantains
• 1/4 cup, divided olive oil
• 2 tbsp, divided lime juice
• 1 clove, minced, divided garlic
• 1/4 tsp, divided salt
• 1/4 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped, divided cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Thread the shrimp (1 lb) and plantain slices (2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick slices) onto skewers, alternating.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Brush this mixture over the skewers.
3. Step 3: Place skewers on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink and plantains are golden.
4. Step 4: While skewers bake, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (1/4 cup) to make the sauce.
5. Step 5: Serve skewers with the sauce drizzled over them.