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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (2 each) Appetizers 62g Recipe makes 26 (2 each) Appetizers) The following items or measurements are not included below: ground annatto seed plantain chips
Calories 162
Calories from Fat 117		(72%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 13.1g	20%
	Saturated Fat 3.3g	16%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.5g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 62mg		20%
Sodium 168mg		7%
Potassium 88mg		2%
Total Carbohydrate 3.4g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 0.1g	0%
	Sugars 2.0g
Protein 7.8g		15%
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Yucatan-Style Shrimp/ Plantain Crisp/Guava Cream/Annatto Oil

Recipe #376478 | 36 min | 30 min prep | add private note

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By: Manami
Jun 9, 2009

Grilled shrimp which have been marinated in a Yucatan-Style marinade are served on plantain chips with a dollop of Guava Cream and a drizzle of Annatto Oil for a very elegant appetizer. Cooling time in the refrigerator = 30 minutes. McCormick Gourmet web site

26 (2 each) Appetizers (change servings and units)

Ingredients

YUCATAN-STYLE MARINADE

1 tablespoon ground annatto seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarse grind
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, Saigon
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon oregano, ground Mediterranean
1/8 teaspoon clove, ground
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 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

GUAVA CREAM

1/4 cup guava jelly
8 ounces cream cheese
finely chopped cilantro

ANNATTO OIL

1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup

Directions

1
FOR THE MARINADE:.
2
Mix all ingredients through vegetable oil, in small bowl.
3
Place shrimp in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish.
4
Add marinade; turn to coat.
5
Refrigerate 30 minutes; remove shrimp from marinade & discard any remaining marinade.
6
Thread shrimp onto metal skewers.
7
Grill over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until shrimp turn pink
8
Remove shrimp from skewers.
9
Arrange plantain chips on serving platter or individual serving plates.
10
Top each plantain chip with a shrimp and a dollop of Guava Cream.
11
Garnish with cilantro.
12
Drizzle Annatto Oil decoratively around plantain chips.
13
GUAVA CREAM:.
14
Microwave 1/4 cup guava jelly on HIGH 20 seconds to soften slightly (do not let boil) & stir jelly until smooth.
15
Cool slightly.
16
Beat 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened, with jelly until well blended and smooth.
17
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.
20
Cool.
21
Strain oil into glass jar & cover tightly until ready to use. (Unused oil may be stored, tightly capped, in the refrigerator for up to one month.).