Sweet & Spicy Plantains Recipe
Ripe plantains, caramelized in a brown sugar cream sauce, tossed with sautéed fresno & finished with smoked sea salt.
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Ingredients
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Fried Plantains
Method
Preparation
Slice the Plantains
Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.
Prepare the Fresno Pepper
Remove the stem and seeds from the Fresno pepper, then slice it thinly.
Caramelizing
Melt Butter
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add Brown Sugar
Once the butter is melted, add the brown sugar to the skillet and stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is bubbling.
Cook the Plantains
Add the sliced plantains to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and caramelized.
Finishing Touches
Add Fresno Peppers
Once the plantains are caramelized, add the sliced Fresno pepper to the skillet and toss everything together for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Season with Smoked Sea Salt
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the smoked sea salt over the plantains and peppers. Toss gently to combine.
Serving
Plate the Dish
Transfer the sweet and spicy plantains to a serving dish and enjoy warm.