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Upside-Down Spicy Shrimp Casserole

Upside-Down Spicy Shrimp Casserole

Wining Recipe! A combination of salt and sweet with a hint of Latin fire.


Plantain Salmon

Plantain Salmon

The sweet taste of mango, plantains, and brown sugar, when brushed over a salmon filet.


Tilapia des Iles with Plantain

Tilapia des Iles with Plantain

A white fish, featuring sun-dried tomatoes and a chicken a la provencale as the base.


Shrimps in Plantains over Plantains

Shrimps in Plantains over Plantains

Beer-boiled shrimp with a creamy plantain sauce over ginger plantain mash.


Shrimp and Plantain Chipotle Pasta

Shrimp and Plantain Chipotle Pasta

A blend of onion, pepper, and plantains served over pasta. This dish features a spicy taste.


Seared Sea Scallop Stack

Seared Sea Scallop Stack

Combines the textures of scallops, avocado, edamame, coconut curry sauce and plantains.


Platanos/Samaki/Uwagami

Platanos/Samaki/Uwagami

The mixture of flavors, from bacon and raisins to vinegar and chapped onion.


Plantain Papaya Hash with Whitefish

Plantain Papaya Hash with Whitefish

The plantains, papaya and lime create a spicy exotic island flavor bed for the fish.


Stuffed Halibut on Plantain Mash

Stuffed Halibut on Plantain Mash

The plantains are an excellent base for the chipotle shrimp stuffed halibut.


Tropical Ahi

Tropical Ahi

Combines plantains, ahi, pesto, artichokes and gorgonzola all under a Parmesan topping.


Mango Butter and Plantain Mahi Skewers

Mango Butter and Plantain Mahi Skewers

Red ruby mahi grilled with grilled plantains and brown sugar plantain mash.


Spiced Grilled Salmon

Spiced Grilled Salmon

Flavorful spices complement the salmon, while the sweetness of plantains finishes the dish.


Sesame Halibut with Wasabi Mango

Sesame Halibut with Wasabi Mango

The sesame-seared halibut has the nutty taste and crunch of sesame.


Fish Wrap Pacquettes

Fish Wrap Pacquettes

Bold seasonings add a kick of flavor to this wholesome, flavorful dish.


Plantain Encrusted Crab Cakes

Plantain Encrusted Crab Cakes

Sweet green plantains become a crunchy crust for the hearty crab cakes.


Sweet Shrimp on Fire

Sweet Shrimp on Fire

The spicy banana ketchup warms your palate and the "slaw" zings with flavors.


Scallops Samba

Scallops Samba

Tender scallops and plantains in a delightful sweet, tart and spicy sauce.


Seared Scallop and Shrimp on Plantain Zucchini Cake

Seared Scallop and Shrimp on Plantain Zucchini Cake

Perfectly seared scallop with spicy caper butter...lovely combo of flavors.


Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeno/Honey Plantain Chips

Shrimp Tacos with Jalapeno/Honey Plantain Chips

The white wine/jalapeno sauce compliments the sweet taste of the plantain chips.


Plantains Shrimp Curry

Plantains Shrimp Curry

A very tasty combination of aromatic rice combined with shrimp and plantains.


Caribbean Style Mahi Mahi on Spice Grilled Plantains

Caribbean Style Mahi Mahi on Spice Grilled Plantains

An awesome Caribbean Style Mahi Fillet, topped with super fresh-n-tasty tropical salsa.


YOUR RECIPE COOKOFF WEBISODE

And The Winners Are...

About

San Diego Magazine’s Your Recipe Competition is searching for the best original seafood recipe. So get your creative juices flowing, throw on your chefs’ hat and preheat the oven to create your own original recipe!

Guest Judge

After the votes are cast, Executive Chef Deborah Scott will be choosing her favorite three recipes and inviting them to a cook off at Indigo Grill. Winner will be featured on her menus at Island Prime, Kemo Sabe and Indigo Grill!

Secret Ingredient

Plantains

Plantains are the potato of the tropics, and they must be used in your dish. For all you amateur chefs, plantains are a member of the banana family, traditionally used in cooking. Click here to learn more.

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