Description
Garlic Shrimp Mofongo is a delightful Puerto Rican dish that combines crispy fried plantains with zesty garlic shrimp. It’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
3–4 large green plantains
1/2 cup chicharrones
3–4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chicken broth
Salt
1 lb large shrimp
4–5 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt
black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and fry the plantains until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove the plantains from the oil, place them in a large bowl, and mash with chicharrones, minced garlic, chicken broth, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp, lime juice, cilantro, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the pan and cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 4-5 minutes.
- Serve the crispy mofongo topped with the zesty garlic shrimp. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, allow the mofongo mixture to rest for a few minutes before serving. Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (mofongo with shrimp)
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
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