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Garlic Shrimp Mofongo: Irresistible 35-Minute Puerto Rican Magic

Garlic Shrimp Mofongo
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A flavorful Puerto Rican dish combining crispy plantains with garlic shrimp in a rich butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 green plantains, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup crispy pork rinds (chicharrón)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter (optional, for creamy texture)
  • Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives

Instructions

  1. Fry the chopped green plantains until golden and tender.
  2. Mash the hot plantains with garlic, pork rinds, olive oil, butter, and salt.
  3. Sauté shrimp with garlic, olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add butter, lime juice, and fresh herbs to the shrimp pan.
  5. Plate the mofongo and top with shrimp and sauce.

Notes

  • Use green plantains for best texture.
  • Adjust garlic to taste.
  • Serve immediately for best flavor.

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