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Garlic Shrimp Mofongo

Garlic Shrimp Mofongo

Easy Garlic Shrimp Mofongo recipe delivers a flavorful twist on classic Caribbean cuisine, perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups green plantains
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil divided
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • skillet
  • pot
  • Mold

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Peel and cut plantains into 1-inch slices. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  2. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil, add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until shrimp are pink.
  3. Drain plantains and mash with remaining olive oil and chicken broth until chunky.
  4. Fold shrimp into mashed plantains, ensuring even distribution.
  5. Pack the mixture into a mold and invert onto a serving dish.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or spices as desired. Enjoy variations with different toppings or sides.

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