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A similar dish with a base, topped with Shrimp Mofongo Recipe, garnished with fresh cilantro and a rich, savory sauce.

Shrimp Mofongo

A delicious and savory Puerto Rican dish, Shrimp Mofongo combines mashed fried green plantains with garlic, chicharrón, and olive oil, topped with juicy shrimp in a flavorful garlic broth.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Keyword: Shrimp mofongo calories, Shrimp mofongo in spanish, Shrimp mofongo ingredients, Shrimp mofongo near me, Shrimp mofongo White Sauce
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • 1 Pilón (wooden mortar) (Used for mashing the plantains (can substitute with a sturdy bowl and masher).)
  • 1 Deep skillet or pot (For frying the plantains.)
  • 1 Thermometer (To check oil temperature (350°F).)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For mashing the plantains.)
  • 1 Slotted spoon or spider (For removing the fried plantains.)
  • 1 Heavy-duty potato masher (If you don't have a pilón, this works well for mashing.)

Ingredients

  • 3 plantains Green plantains - Peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks.
  • 4 cloves Garlic - Crushed for mashing plantains.
  • ½ cup Chicharrón pork cracklings - Broken into pieces.
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For mashing the plantains.
  • To taste - Salt - For seasoning the plantains.
  • As needed - Vegetable oil - For frying the plantains.
  • 1 lb Large shrimp - Peeled and deveined.
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced for cooking shrimp.
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - For sautéing shrimp.
  • ¼ cup White wine - For cooking the shrimp.
  • ½ cup Chicken broth or seafood stock - For simmering shrimp.
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro - Chopped for garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice - For added freshness in shrimp.

Instructions

  • Peel and prepare green plantains
    A spread of ingredients for a shrimp dish, including garlic, cilantro, spices, oil, and the shrimp itself, ready for cooking.
  • Fry plantains until golden brown
    Fourth image: Plantains frying in a pan, turning a deep golden brown as they cook.
  • Mash plantains with garlic and chicharrón
    Sliced bananas, being sautéed with some bread or crouton pieces, creating a golden, crispy mixture.
  • Sauté shrimp with garlic and wine
    Plantains frying in a pan, turning a deep golden brown as they cook.
  • Assemble mofongo and top with shrimp
    A dish featuring a polenta-like base with shrimp on top, garnished with parsley and a flavorful sauce.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mound | Calories: 400kcal (20%) | Carbohydrates: 60g (20%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 160mg (53%) | Sodium: 850mg (37%) | Potassium: 850mg (24%) | Fiber: 6g (25%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 25mg (30%) | Calcium: 120mg (12%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)
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