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Garlic Shrimp Mofongo

Garlic Shrimp Mofongo: A Comforting Puerto Rican Delight

A savory Garlic Shrimp Mofongo that combines crispy plantains and tender shrimp, delivering a delightful Puerto Rican dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mofongo
  • 2 pieces green plantains peeled and cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, use non-dairy if needed
  • ½ cup pork cracklings (chicharrón) optional for added crunch
For the Garlic Shrimp
  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for cooking
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, cilantro) adjust according to preference
Optional Accompaniments
  • 2 pieces lime wedges for serving
  • 1 cup sautéed vegetables bell peppers or zucchini
  • 1 cup Puerto Rican rice and beans for a complete meal

Equipment

  • mortar and pestle
  • large pot
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and cut the plantains into 1-2 inch pieces. Boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes until tender, or fry in hot oil for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. In a mortar and pestle, mash cooked plantains with minced garlic and olive oil until slightly chunky. Mix in chicharrón if desired, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then add shrimp. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika, cooking until pink and opaque for about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. In a serving bowl, shape mofongo, creating an indentation in the center. Spoon garlic shrimp on top and drizzle with pan juices.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best experience, prepare mofongo beforehand but cook garlic shrimp fresh before serving to preserve flavors and textures.

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