Yucatan-Style Shrimp/ Plantain Crisp/Guava Cream/Annatto Oil Recipe

Name: Yucatan-Style Shrimp/ Plantain Crisp/Guava Cream/Annatto Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground annatto seed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper, coarse grind; ½ teaspoon cinnamon, Saigon; ½ teaspoon cumin, ground; ½ teaspoon oregano, ground Mediterranean; ⅛ teaspoon clove, ground; ¼ cup orange juice; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 52 plantain chips; oil, for frying; ¼ cup guava jelly; 8 ounces cream cheese; finely chopped cilantro; 1 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon ground annatto seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper, coarse grind
½ teaspoon cinnamon, Saigon
½ teaspoon cumin, ground
½ teaspoon oregano, ground Mediterranean
⅛ teaspoon clove, ground
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
52 plantain chips
oil, for frying
¼ cup guava jelly
8 ounces cream cheese
finely chopped cilantro
1 cup vegetable oil

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FOR THE MARINADE:.
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Mix all ingredients through vegetable oil, in small bowl.
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Place shrimp in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish.
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Add marinade; turn to coat.
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Refrigerate 30 minutes; remove shrimp from marinade & discard any remaining marinade.
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Thread shrimp onto metal skewers.
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Grill over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until shrimp turn pink
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Remove shrimp from skewers.
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Arrange plantain chips on serving platter or individual serving plates.
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Top each plantain chip with a shrimp and a dollop of Guava Cream.
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Garnish with cilantro.
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Drizzle Annatto Oil decoratively around plantain chips.
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GUAVA CREAM:.
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Microwave 1/4 cup guava jelly on HIGH 20 seconds to soften slightly (do not let boil) & stir jelly until smooth.
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Cool slightly.
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Beat 1 package (8 oz.)
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cream cheese, softened, with jelly until well blended and smooth.
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ANNATTO OIL:.
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Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in small saucepan on medium-low heat.
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Add 1/2 cup annatto seed cook and stir until oil is a red-orange color, about 5 minutes.
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Cool.
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Strain oil into glass jar & cover tightly until ready to use.
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(Unused oil may be stored, tightly capped, in the refrigerator for up to one month.
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1036

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon ground annatto seed, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, coarse grind, and more.

Yes, Yucatan-Style Shrimp/ Plantain Crisp/Guava Cream/Annatto Oil 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.

Yucatan-Style Shrimp/ Plantain Crisp/Guava Cream/Annatto Oil

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