SHRIMP AND PLANTAINS ON SKEWERS WITH MANGO MAYONNAISE

Shrimp and Plantains on Skewers with Mango Mayonnaise image

Provided by Food Network

Time 4h35m

Yield 18 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 pounds medium size shrimp (about 36) peeled and deveined
1 recipe marinade, recipe follows
Vegetable oil
3 large ripe yellow plantains, peeled, each cut into 12 slices
Mango Mayonnaise, recipe follows
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup minced scallions
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Few drops hot pepper sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup mango puree (fresh or frozen, thawed)
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Place the shrimp in a shallow dish or plastic container and pour the marinade over them. Cover and marinate for 4 to 6 hours in the refrigerator. Preheat the broiler.
Transfer the shrimp to a broiling pan and broil for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until just cooked. Set aside to cool.
Heat just enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet and cook the plantain slices for 1 minute on each side or until golden and tender. Set aside to cool.
Thread 2 shrimp and 2 plantain slices onto each small skewer and serve with Mango Mayonnaise as a dipping sauce.
Mix the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl.
Stir together all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Cover and chill until needed.