Annatto-reddened Grilled Shrimp with Peruvian Potatoes

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==Ingredients==
=== Shrimp ===
* 1 tbsp annatto seeds
* 1 cup olive oil
* 24 large shrimp peeled, de-veined
* 1 large lime cut in half
* salt to taste
* freshly-ground black pepper to taste
=== Potatoes ===
* 12 x Peruvian purple potatoes
* 1 x red bell pepper stemmed, seeded,
* 1 x yellow bell pepper stemmed, seeded,
* 1 x red onion peeled, diced fine
* ¼ cup coarsely-chopped cilantro leaves
* ⅓ cup champagne vinegar
* ⅔ cup virgin olive oil
* salt to taste
* freshly-cracked black pepper to taste
=== Plantain crema ===
* 1 x ripe plantain peeled,
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tbsp butter
* 1 x scotch bonnet pepper stemmed, seeded,
* ½ x red onion peeled, diced small
* 3 tbsp Spanish sherry wine vinegar
* 2 cup heavy cream
* salt to taste
* freshly-ground black pepper to taste
==Directions==
=== Shrimp ===
# Heat the annatto seeds in a small saucepan until slightly toasty.
# Add the olive oil and continue to heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
# Now strain the oil and pour it over the shrimp.
# Turn the shrimp over and allow to marinate at least 10 minutes.
# Squeeze the lime over the shrimp and season.
=== Potatoes ===
# Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water.
# Cook about 15 minutes or until just barely cooked through.
# Drain and dice them into ¾-inch sized pieces.
# Mix the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl.
# Pour them over the cooked potatoes.
# Mix gently and allow to cool before serving.
=== Plantain crema ===
# Heat a medium-large saucepan on medium-high heat.
# Add the olive oil and butter.
# When the butter melts add the plantain slices.
# Add the chile and red onion and stir.
# Add the vinegar and reduce for 30 seconds.
# Add the cream and reduce by ⅓.
# Blend all together and strain through a medium fine strainer.
Category:Annatto seed Recipes
Category:Champagne vinegar Recipes
Category:Lime Recipes
Category:Peruvian Meat Dishes
Category:Plantain Recipes
Category:Purple potato Recipes
Category:Red bell pepper Recipes
Category:Scotch bonnet Recipes
Category:Sherry vinegar Recipes
Category:Shrimp Recipes