Description
Garlic Shrimp Mofongo is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with mashed green plantains, crispy pork cracklings, and buttery garlic shrimp. This bold and savory recipe is perfect for seafood lovers and fans of Caribbean flavors. A comforting gluten-free dinner idea that brings vibrant taste and tropical soul to your table.
Ingredients
3 green plantains
4 garlic cloves
1 cup pork cracklings
1 cup vegetable oil or olive oil (for frying)
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel the green plantains and cut them into thick slices.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry plantain slices for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and tender.
3. Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. In a mortar and pestle or bowl, mash fried plantains with garlic, pork cracklings, and chicken broth until chunky but combined.
5. Shape into small domes or mounds.
6. In a clean skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
7. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
8. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
9. Plate mofongo mounds and top with shrimp and garlic butter sauce.
10. Garnish with parsley or cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
Use green (unripe) plantains for best texture and taste.
Mofongo is best served fresh but can be reheated in foil.
Adjust garlic and spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg