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Easy STUFFED Tostones, Fried Plantain Idea

30min · 1 serving If you are looking for the perfect party appetizers or Caribbean appetizers, try these tostones Rellenos or stuffed plantain cups. Many Latin American and Caribbean cultures make something similar to this dish, feel free to tweak it to fit your palette. I decided to go with a shrimp appetizer, but you can also switch up the filling, especially if you’re cooking for a crowd. Ingredients • 1 pound large shrimp • 1 tsp salt • 2 tsp Black Pepper • 2 tsp Onion Powder • 1 tsp Cumin • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter • 2 tsp minced garlic • 1 ripe avocado, diced • 1 tomato, diced • 1–2 jalapenos, diced • 1/2 red onion, diced • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro • 1 lime, juiced • 2 tsp garlic powder • 4 green plantains • canola oil