Description
Garlic Shrimp Mofongo is a comforting yet impressive Puerto Rican classic made with crispy mashed green plantains and topped with juicy shrimp sautéed in rich garlic butter. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, a flavorful weekend meal, or when you’re craving bold Caribbean food ideas. It works beautifully as an easy dinner, a hearty lunch, or a unique addition to your dinner ideas list.
Ingredients
3 large green plantains
4–5 cloves garlic
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup pork cracklings
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4 cup warm chicken or vegetable broth
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 pound large shrimp
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Peel and fry the green plantains until golden and tender
2. Sauté garlic gently in olive oil until fragrant
3. Mash plantains with garlic oil, herbs, cracklings, and broth
4. Shape the mofongo into compact rounds
5. Season the shrimp thoroughly
6. Cook shrimp in butter and garlic until just done
7. Assemble by topping mofongo with shrimp and sauce
Notes
Mash plantains while hot for best texture
Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender
Always use green plantains, not ripe ones
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg