Shrimp Mofongo (Puerto Rican Plantain Dish)

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Shrimp Mofongo (Puerto Rican Plantain Dish)

Shrimp Mofongo is a flavorful Puerto Rican dish combining mashed fried plantains with savory shrimp and garlic.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Soup

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 servings

Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

1 Skillet large, for frying plantains

Ingredients

Main ingredients

3 large green plantains peeled and sliced thick
1 cup canola oil to fry them up golden
1 tablespoon garlic powder for that punch of flavor
¼ teaspoon salt to balance it all out
1 clove garlic peeled and chopped finely
14 grams beef bouillon cube crushed for depth
6 oz medium cooked shrimp peeled, deveined, tail on
3 tablespoon lime juice for a zingy finish
2 tablespoon butter to get that shrimp buttery and soft
½ tablespoon more garlic powder for the shrimp sauce
some fresh chopped parsley to sprinkle on top

Instructions

First, peel those green plantains real careful and slice them thick. Thick slices mean they fry better and mash easier later.
Next, heat the canola oil in a big skillet over medium heat. When it’s hot enough, fry those plantain slices until they’re golden brown, about 5 minutes each side. You’ll smell them getting crispy and sweet.
Remove the fried plantains and drain on paper towels so they aren’t greasy. Then toss them in a bowl and mash ’em up with garlic powder, salt, the very chopped garlic, and the crushed beef bouillon cube until smooth.
On a separate pan, melt butter on medium heat. Toss in the shrimp and sprinkle in garlic powder. Cook shrimp for about 3 minutes till it’s heated through but still tender.
Pour in the lime juice and stir to mix all those zesty flavors. Then fold the shrimp right into the mashed plantains until you get a nice, uniform mix.
Shape your mofongo into mounds or little bowls for serving. You sense the flavor right away and know this part’s worth all the waiting and work.

Notes

For more tips on mastering the art of pressure cooking, you might want to check out our Pressure Cooker Tips post for perfect results every time. Also, try other flavorful dishes like our Shrimp Dirty Rice or refreshing Zesty Avocado Egg Salad.