Annatto Reddened Grilled Shrimp With Peruvian Purple Potatoes And Caramelized Plantain Crema

Serves: 4

Madilyn Boehm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

54

Sweetness

53

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Annatto Seed

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

1

Salt

1 tbsp

Butter

2 cups

Heavy Cream

Directions:

1

Squeeze the lime over the shrimp and season

2

Heat the annatto seeds in a small saucepan until slightly toasty

3

Add the olive oil and continue to heat for 3 to 4 minutes

4

Turn off and allow to cool

5

Now strain the oil and pour it over the shrimp

6

Turn the shrimp over and allow to marinate at least 10 minutes

7

Keep cool until ready to cook and serve

8

; Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water

9

Cook about 15 minutes or until just barely cooked through

10

Now shock them in ice cold water to arrest the cooking

11

Drain and dice them into 3/4-inch sized pieces

12

Mix the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl

13

Pour them over the cooked potatoes

14

Season to taste

15

Mix gently and allow to cool before serving

16

Heat a medium large saucepan on medium high heat

17

Add the olive oil and butter

18

When the butter melts add the plantain slices

19

Allow them to cook until quite dark on each side

20

Now add the chile and red onion and stir

21

When they are softened add the vinegar and reduce for 30 seconds

22

Now add the cream and reduce by 1/3

23

Stir as needed

24

Blend all together and strain through a medium fine strainer

25

Set aside in a warm place

26

To serve: Heat a grill or grill pan

27

Lightly oil grill to prevent sticking

28

Grill the shrimp until just done

29

Place the cool potatoes in the middle of each plate or on to a "family" styled serving platter

30

Spoon some of the prepared plantain crema on each plate, (or platter) and top with the shrimp

31

Serve

32

Can be garnished with fried plantain crisps and lime wedges