Shrimp Sofrito with Caramelized Plantain

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

Juicy shrimp infused with vibrant sofrito aromatics, paired with sweet plantain slices that caramelize to perfection for a balanced, vibrant meal. This Puerto Rican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs shrimp, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1, finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1, finely chopped tomato
• 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 large, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds ripe plantains

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 chopped green bell pepper, and 1 chopped tomato. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until vegetables soften and release their fragrance.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until aromatics are fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add plantain slices and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized.
5. Step 5: Serve shrimp sofrito over caramelized plantain slices, spooning extra sauce over top.