Shrimp Tostones Appetizer Recipe
Tostones with Shrimp, Avocado, and Passion Fruit Slaw bring a delightful tropical twist to an easy to make small plate or light supper! They're pescatarian, gluten free, and delicious!
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Ingredients
Simple Passion Fruit Slaw
- 1 ½ cups shredded napa or regular cabbage (see notes)
- ¼ cup frozen passionfruit purée - thawed
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon vinegar - champagne, white wine, or sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil mayonnase
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar - or honey
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Grilled Shrimp
- 12 ounces shrimp - peeled and deveined
- juice of 2 limes
- 3 cloves garlic - minced
- ½ teaspoon red chile powder - optional, see notes
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Avocado Mash
- 1 avocado - seed and skin removed
- salt and pepper to taste
Tostones
- 1 large green plantain
- vegetable oil
- sea salt
Instructions
The Passion Fruit Slaw
- Add the dressing ingredients to a blender or processor. Purée until smooth.
- Toss with the shredded cabbage and check for seasoning.
The Shrimp
- Combine marinade ingredients and shrimp in a zip bag. Marinade 15-30 minutes.
- Grill until pink and opaque (about 1-2 minutes per side).
The Avocado Mash
- Mash the avocado, and taste for seasoning.
The Tostones
- Slice peeled plantain(s) into 3/4" +/- slices.
- Fry in hot vegetable oil until they just begin to show color on both sides.
- Remove to a plate covered with parchment or waxed paper.
- Gently press with a large, flat spatula until 1/2 thickness.
- Add back into the hot oil for the second fry. Fry on both sides until nicely browned and crispy.
- Drain on layers of toweling and season with sea salt and pepper.
Assemble
- Spread each tostone with mashed avocado, some slaw, and top with a grilled shrimp. Enjoy!
Notes
While the list of ingredients looks long, the recipe is really pretty simple and quick to make. Don't be intimidated!
We actually serve 3 per person for a light dinner with some tropical fruit, but they're perfect as an appetizer or tapa.
I use a pastry cutter to mash the avocado!
Nutrition
Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 13g
NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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