Shrimp and Banana Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Banana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on; Vegetable oil; Salt and pepper; 4 tablespoons shallots, brunoise (about 1 1/2 shallots); 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (about 4 cloves); 4 very ripe bananas (so ripe that the skins are black); 1 :1 low-sodium soya/water (1/2 cup of each); Roughly 3 tablespoons sambal; 1 teaspoon honey; Juice of 2 limes; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; Onion sprouts, for garnish

Servings: persons

20 shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons shallots, brunoise (about 1 1/2 shallots)
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (about 4 cloves)
4 very ripe bananas (so ripe that the skins are black)
1 :1 low-sodium soya/water (1/2 cup of each)
Roughly 3 tablespoons sambal
1 teaspoon honey
Juice of 2 limes
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Onion sprouts, for garnish

1
Sear the shrimp on one side in a skillet on medium-high heat with a little bit of vegetable oil, salt and pepper.
2
Add the shallots and garlic.
3
Once the shrimp are partially cooked, after about 1 minute, remove from the skillet.
4
Next, add the bananas and break up the bananas with tongs while sauteing to essentially mash.
5
Saute for 1 minute.
6
Add the water/soy mix, sambal and honey and saute another minute until heated through.
7
Return the shrimp to the skillet and finish cooking, 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Finish with the lime juice and cilantro, and then season again if necessary.
9
Spoon the banana sauce into bowls.
10
A small concave vessel with a large bell is best.
11
Place 5 shrimp to a bowl on top of the sauce.
12
Garnish with onion sprouts.

607

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on, Vegetable oil, Salt and pepper, 4 tablespoons shallots, brunoise (about 1 1/2 shallots), and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Banana falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp and Banana

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