Garlic Shrimp Mofongo
A flavorful Puerto Rican dish combining tender garlic shrimp and creamy mashed plantains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing & Boiling
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 green plantains, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sautéing the Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cooking the Shrimp: Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Boiling Plantains: In a separate pot, boil plantains in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and chicken broth until smooth.
- Shaping the Mofongo: Form the mashed plantains into a mound on a serving plate and create a well in the center.
- Filling with Shrimp: Fill the well with the garlic shrimp mixture, ensuring to get some of that rich sauce in there!
- Garnishing and Serving: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately to capture the dish at its most perfect moment.
Notes
Pair with a light salad or sautéed vegetables. A splash of lime juice on the shrimp enhances the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg