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Garlic Shrimp Mofongo

Garlic Shrimp Mofongo: A Comforting Puerto Rican Classic

Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Garlic Shrimp Mofongo recipe, combining crispy plantains and tender shrimp for a delightful dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mofongo Base
  • 2 medium green plantains peeled and sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup olive oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons butter can substitute with plant-based alternative
  • optional crumbled bacon for added flavor
For the Garlic Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth can be substituted with vegetable broth
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper fresh-ground recommended
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or chili powder for extra spice
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Paper Towels
  • Separate bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Shrimp Mofongo
  1. Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Fry the plantain slices for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Transfer the fried plantains to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  5. In the same skillet, add butter and a drizzle of olive oil, allowing the butter to melt.
  6. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  7. Add the shrimp, season with salt, black pepper, and paprika, and cook until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  8. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes, then mix in lime juice and cilantro.
  9. Mash the fried plantains in a separate bowl until smooth, mixing in crumbled bacon if desired.
  10. Shape the mashed plantains into a dome and place on a serving plate.
  11. Top the mofongo with the garlic shrimp mixture and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is gluten-free and can be easily made vegetarian by substituting shrimp with vegetables.

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