Garlic Shrimp Mofongo
A vibrant Puerto Rican classic combining crispy plantains and succulent garlic shrimp, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 green or slightly yellow plantains
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1/4 cup pork cracklings (chicharrón), optional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil (for the shrimp)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (for the shrimp)
- Optional: paprika or fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges
- Sautéed vegetables or Puerto Rican rice and beans (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the plantains: Peel and chop the plantains into 1-inch thick slices.
- Fry the plantains: Heat the oil and fry the plantain slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Mince the garlic: Mince garlic finely to ensure flavor infusion.
- Make the mofongo base: Combine fried plantains, minced garlic, and pork cracklings. Mash together with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp: Sauté minced garlic in oil or butter, add shrimp, season, and cook until pink.
- Assembly time: Form plantain mixture into a mound and top with shrimp.
- Garnish: Finish with cilantro, paprika, and lime wedges.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your dietary needs. Mofongo is best enjoyed fresh, but fried plantains can be prepared in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 463
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Shrimp Mofongo, Puerto Rican cuisine, comfort food, plantains, shrimp recipes