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Air fried plantain boats recipe

Air-Fried Plantain Boats with Shrimp & Fish Filling

If you’ve ever craved something hearty, fun, and totally satisfying, this is it. These air-fried plantain boats stuffed with shrimp and fish would definitely hit the spot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 boats
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: fitfam, fusion, Nigerian
Calories: 294
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Plantain Boats:
  • 6 plantains firm ripe
For the Filling:
  • 130 g raw shrimp diced
  • 113 g whiting fish diced
  • ½ small onion diced
  • ½ habanero pepper chopped
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • ½ medium green bell pepper diced
  • 1 handful cilantro chopped (optional)
  • Seasoning to taste salt, bouillon, pepper, etc.

Method
 

Prepare the Plantains:
  1. Peel the plantains and carefully scoop out a little flesh from the middle to form a “boat.”
Air-Fry:
  1. Place the plantains in the air fryer basket and air-fry at 390°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, or until golden and tender.
Make the Filling:
  1. While the plantains cook, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and habanero, and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add shrimp and fish, season lightly, and stir-fry until about 70% cooked.
Add the Peppers:
  1. Toss in diced red and green bell peppers. Stir for a few seconds, you want them slightly crunchy.
Finish & Assemble:
  1. Stir in cilantro (if using) and turn off the heat. Once the plantains are done and cool enough to handle, fill each “boat” with the seafood mixture.
Serve Warm:
  1. Enjoy your flavorful, protein-packed plantain boats on their own or with a side salad!

Notes

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories: 294 kcal | Carbs: 62g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g
Note: Calorie count may vary slightly depending on the size of your plantains and the type of filling used. Cilantro adds freshness, but if you have the soap gene, feel free to skip it!