Garlic Shrimp Mofongo – Flavor-Packed Puerto Rican Classic
Experience the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rico with Garlic Shrimp Mofongo, a delicious blend of crispy mashed plantains and succulent garlic-infused shrimp. This dish is not just a meal; it’s a culinary adventure that brings Caribbean comfort food right to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Frying
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 green or slightly yellow plantains
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: beef cracklings, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Peel and cut plantains into 1–2 inch pieces. Boil until tender (10–15 minutes) or fry for extra flavor.
- Use a mortar and pestle to mash boiled plantains with minced garlic, olive oil, and optional beef cracklings. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking until pink (about 3–4 minutes per side).
- Mold the mofongo onto plates or bowls and top with garlic shrimp. Drizzle pan juices over the dish.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or paprika if desired, serve immediately with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg