Chipotle Shrimp Avocado Tostones Recipes

TOSTONES WITH SALMON TARTARE AND AVOCADO-CHIPOTLE RELISH

Steps:

• In small mixing bowl, combine salmon, mustard, capers, scallions, chopped cilantro, olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the chipotles. Mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• In medium mixing bowl, combine avocados, lime juice and remaining tablespoon of chipotles. Mash with fork until blended but not quite smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fold in creme fraiche until mixture has a marbled appearance. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• In deep, heavy skillet, heat peanut oil to 325 degrees. Add half of the plantain quarters, and fry without stirring until bottom halves are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn quarters, and fry an additional 2 minutes. Remove, and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining plantains.
• Increase temperature of oil to 375 degrees. Using meat pounder or other heavy object, flatten each plantain slice until 1/8 inch thick. Return tostones to skillet, and fry tostones until golden-brown and crisp, about 1 minute a side. Drain on paper towels, and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
• To serve, place each tostone in middle of a small plate, and top with 1 heaping tablespoon of salmon tartare. Top salmon with 1 teaspoon Avocado-Chipotle Relish, and garnish with cilantro leaf. Serve immediately.

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP WITH AVOCADO CREAM

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the shrimp with half of the red onions, a handful of chopped cilantro, 2 teaspoons adobo sauce, and the coconut oil, garlic powder, some salt and pepper, and a drizzle of honey. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Combine the avocados, lime juice, sour cream, adobo powder and the remaining onions in a bowl. Mix until you have a smooth paste; press through a fine-mesh sieve. Stir in the jalapenos.
• Set a saute pan over medium-high heat and coat with vegetable oil. Add the marinated shrimp; cook until pink throughout. Finish with a handful of fresh cilantro. Spread the avocado sauce on a serving platter; arrange the shrimp on top. Serve.

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP & AVOCADO TOSTONES

Steps:

• Toss shrimp with 1 Tbsp. aioli until evenly coated.
• Heat half the oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add plantains; cook 3 to 5 min. or until lightly browned, turning once. Use slotted spoon to transfer plantains to work surface; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness. Return plantains to skillet with remaining oil; cook 3 to 5 min. or until golden brown on both sides, turning once. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels.
• Add shrimp to skillet; cook 4 to 6 min. or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, mash avocado in medium bowl. Add lime juice, sour cream and 1 Tbsp. cilantro; mix well.
• Cut shrimp lengthwise in half. Place plantain slices on serving plate; top with avocado mixture, shrimp, remaining aioli and cilantro.

BOBBY FLAY'S TOSTONES WITH SALMON TARTAR AND AVOCADO-CHIPOTLE RELISH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy frying pan to 325 degrees F. Add the plantain quarters in 3 batches and fry until soft, about 2 minutes per side, turning once. Transfer to a paper towel-line plate with a slotted spoon to drain. Repeat with the remaining plantains.
• Heat the oil to 375 degrees F. Using a tostone maker, tortilla press, meat pounder or other heavy object, flatten each plantain slice until 1/8 inch thick. Fry the tostones until crisp and golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle immediately with salt.
• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place avocados, chipotle and lime juice in a medium bowl and mash with a fork until almost smooth, but some texture remains. Add the creme fraiche and fold until almost combined (should have a marbled appearance) and season with salt and pepper to taste
• Assemble:
• Place a heaping tablespoon of salmon tartar in the center of each tostones and top with a teaspoon of avocado-chipotle relish. Garnish with cilantro leaf. Serve immediately.

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Put the onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor and finely chop.
• Add the tomatillos, avocado, and salt and pulse until chopped but still chunky.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro.
• Heat a stove top or outdoor grill to medium-high.
• Mix the olive oil, chipotle or chili powder, and salt in a large bowl.
• Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
• Grill the shrimp until translucent, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.
• Grill tortillas, until slightly charred and pliable, about 20 seconds per side. (Alternatively, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat in a microwave.).
• Spoon sauce on the tortilla, then top with about 2 or 3 shrimp and a sprig of cilantro.
• Serve 2 tacos per person, with a lime wedge on the side.