Description
Garlic Shrimp Mofongo Delight is a flavorful Puerto Rican dish that combines succulent garlic shrimp with fluffy, mashed fried green plantains. Each bite offers a delightful mix of savory and aromatic flavors, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. This easy-to-make recipe brings the essence of traditional Puerto Rican cuisine to your table, providing a warm culinary experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium green plantains
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut the plantains into 1-inch pieces. In a skillet over medium heat, fry the plantain pieces in oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the fried plantains and drain on paper towels. Mash them until chunky and season with salt.
- In another skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook until pink, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper; simmer for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Form mashed plantains into small bowls on plates and top with the garlic shrimp mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg