Description
A comforting Puerto Rican dish made with garlic shrimp served over mashed plantains, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium green plantains
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Pork cracklings (chicharrones)
- Olive oil or butter (for sautéing)
- Chicken broth (for moisture)
- Salt, pepper, and a pinch of oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the Plantains: Peel and cut the plantains into 1-inch pieces. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil or butter over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add shrimp and season. Cook until shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mash the Plantains: Drain plantains and return them to the pot. Add sautéed garlic and shrimp along with pork cracklings. Mash together, adding chicken broth until desired texture is reached.
- Serve and Enjoy: Form mofongo into a mound on a plate, top with remaining sautéed shrimp and sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
To enhance sweetness, add a pinch of sugar while mashing plantains. For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with mushrooms or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Shrimp Mofongo, Puerto Rican cuisine, family recipe, plantains, comfort food
