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Garlic Shrimp Mofongo

Garlic Shrimp Mofongo

A delicious Puerto Rican dish of fried green plantains and succulent shrimp in a garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Puerto Rican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Pilón (Mortar and Pestle)
  • large skillet
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

Plantains

  • 3 large Green plantains Peeled and sliced

Shrimp

  • 1 lb Large shrimp Peeled and deveined

Garlic

  • 8 cloves Garlic Mashed or minced

Pork Cracklings

  • ½ cup Pork cracklings Chicharrón, crushed

Broth

  • ¼ cup Chicken broth Warm

Butter and Oil

  • 3 tablespoon Unsalted butter For the shrimp sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil Plus extra for frying

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Fry the plantain slices in hot oil until golden but soft, then drain on paper towels.
  • In a pilón, mash the fried plantains with garlic, salt, cracklings, and broth until cohesive.
  • Melt butter and oil in a pan, then sauté the shrimp and minced garlic until the shrimp are pink.
  • Mold the plantain mixture into a dome and place in a bowl, then top with the shrimp and garlic sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while steaming hot.

Notes

Mash the plantains while they are still hot from the fryer to ensure a smooth, cohesive texture that easily holds its shape.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcal
Keyword Dinner Recipes, Garlic Shrimp Mofongo, plantain dishes, Puerto Rican cuisine, shrimp recipes
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