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Mofongo Garlic Shrimp

Mofongo Garlic Shrimp: Your New Comfort Food Obsession

Mofongo Garlic Shrimp is a delightful comfort food marrying crispy plantains with succulent shrimp in a zesty garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mofongo
  • 2 pieces Green Plantains or ripe plantains for added sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or neutral oil if preferred
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp fresh and deveined
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to heat preference
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or plant-based alternative
  • 1/4 cup White Wine or chicken broth/seafood stock
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • potato masher
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the plantains in salted water for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and cool.
  2. Mash the cooled plantains with olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth yet chunky.
  3. Sauté minced garlic in olive oil for 1-2 minutes until aromatic, making sure not to burn it.
  4. Add shrimp, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper; sauté until shrimp are pink and opaque (3-4 minutes).
  5. Prepare the sauce by simmering butter, white wine, and chicken broth in the skillet for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and parsley to brighten the sauce's flavor, adjusting seasoning as necessary.
  7. Mold mashed plantains into a bowl, invert onto a plate, and top with shrimp and garlic sauce.
  8. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese; serve warm with a refreshing side salad or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp are cooked just until pink to avoid rubbery texture. Use green plantains for a savory taste; ripe ones will add sweetness. Store leftovers in separate containers.

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