Best Quick Plantain And Mango Salsa Plate Recipes

GRILLED JERK TOFU AND PLANTAINS WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Tofu
• Wrap tofu in 2 layers of paper towel, place on a rimmed baking sheet, and weigh down with something heavy (large cans or a small cast-iron skillet work well). Let sit 30 minutes. (Alternatively, press tofu in a tofu press 15-30 minutes.)
• Meanwhile, process red onions, scallions, garlic, chiles, thyme, ginger, allspice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, lime juice, browning sauce (if using), black pepper, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a food processor or blender to a coarse purée. With motor running, stream in oil and process to a fine purée. Transfer jerk sauce to a bowl.
• Unwrap tofu and cut each block crosswise into 6 slices. Pour 1 cup jerk sauce into a baking dish, then add tofu slices and turn to coat. Set remaining jerk sauce aside for brushing and serving. Cover and chill tofu at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day. Do ahead: Jerk sauce can be made 3 weeks ahead. Cover and chill.
• Salsa
• Pulse lime juice, chile, mango, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, agave (if using),and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a food processor just until coarsely chopped, 5-10 pulses. Taste salsa and season with more salt if needed. Transfer to a bowl; cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Plantains and assembly
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil grate. Arrange tofu on grate, cover, and grill, brushing with reserved jerk sauce as you turn tofu, until lightly browned and grill marks appear, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and brush with additional sauce, if desired.
• Meanwhile, mix brown sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, and remaining ¼ cup oil in a small bowl. Brush cut sides of plantains generously with mixture.
• Arrange plantains, cut side down, on grate, cover, and grill, brushing all over with brown sugar mixture as you turn, until deep golden and grill marks appear, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer plantains to plates with tofu.
• Top tofu and plantains with scallions and serve with salsa and lime wedges.

GARLIC SHRIMP AND MANGO SALSA CROSTINI

Steps:

• For Crostini Toast
• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 3. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• 4. Using about 1 tablespoon of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Original Soft Spread, spread each slice of bread evenly.
• 5. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
• For Garlic Shrimp
• 1. Wash shrimp with water and pat dry with a paper towel.
• 2. In a saute pan, melt the remaining I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Original Soft Spread over medium-high heat.
• 3. Add shrimp, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon lime juice.
• 4. Saute shrimp on both sides for about 3 minutes or until shrimp has turned pink and remove from heat.
• For Mango Salsa
• 1. In a small bowl, combine mango, peppers, cilantro, honey, and the remaining lime juice and salt. Gently stir until everything is well incorporated. Set aside.
• 2. Arrange toast on a serving plate.
• 3. Top each toast with the mango salsa and place 1 shrimp on top of each.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving
• Calories 120, Calories From Fat 15, Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 1.5g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 280mg, Total Carbohydrates 21g, Sugars 2g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 0%, Iron 6%

PLANTAIN CHIPS WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Carefully remove the peel from the plantains (this is easier if you score the peel with a pairing knife first).
• Using a mandolin, thinly slice the plantains on the diagonal (the thinner the plantains are, the crunchier they will be).
• Fill a heavy pot with about 1 inch of oil. Heat on med/ high heat to 360 degrees. Carefully add the plantain slices and fry until crisped.
• Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. When all of the plantain chips have fried, transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately with the mango salsa.

QUICK MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Stir the mango, tomato, onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and lime juice together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.