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Garlic Shrimp Mofongo

Garlic Shrimp Mofongo: A Comforting Puerto Rican Delight

Garlic Shrimp Mofongo is a delightful Puerto Rican dish that combines crispy mashed plantains and succulent shrimp flavored with garlic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mofongo
  • 3 medium Plantains green or slightly yellow for best texture
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh minced for potency
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter for richness
  • 1 cup Pork Cracklings (Chicharrón) optional for crunchy texture
For the Garlic Shrimp Topping
  • 1 pound Shrimp medium-sized, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika for additional flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Mortar and Pestle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Shrimp Mofongo
  1. Peel and cut the plantains into 1–2 inch pieces. Boil in salted water for 10–15 minutes until tender.
  2. In a mortar and pestle, combine the boiled plantains with minced garlic and olive oil or melted butter. Mash until smooth yet slightly chunky.
  3. Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute, then add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until shrimp turn pink.
  4. Mold mofongo into a bowl shape on serving plates and top with garlic shrimp and pan juices.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro or lime wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Best to serve immediately for optimal texture. Prepare the mofongo base in advance and cook shrimp fresh for best taste.

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