Easy Shrimp Mofongo Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
630 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Puerto Rican
Easy Shrimp Mofongo Recipe
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A tasty Puerto Rican dish of fried smashed plantain with garlic, pork rind or chicharrones topped with a tomato based or sofrito sauce with shrimp.
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Ingredients
Shrimp and sauce:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 onion medium, diced
- 1 cup tomato diced, fresh
- 1 tsp Adobo
- 4 Tbsp sofrito
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
Mofongo:
- 2 plantains green
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup pork rinds chicarrones
- oil for frying
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Instructions
Prepare the shrimp and sauce:
- Heat a skillet on medium and add the olive oil, onion, tomato and adobo. Stir and allow to cook until the onion is translucent.
- Once the onions are very soft add the smoked paprika, white wine and sofrito. Stir and simmer for 3 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Add the shrimp and cook on one side for about 2 minutes then flip. Cook for another 2 minutes on the other side until done. This time may vary a bit base on the size of your shrimp. Once they are just firm they are done. Remove from the heat, cover and set aside to keep warm.
Prepare the mofongo:
- Cut the ends off the plantains. Take a small thin bladed knife, cut just below the thickness of the skin.
- Carefully peel the skin away by prying it with your thumbnail.
- Slice the plantain into pieces that are about 1 inch thick.
- Heat oil in a pan to 325°F and fry for 2 minutes per side and flip and repeat. The middle should feel soft when you poke with a fork.
- Place 2 garlic cloves on a large mortar or if you have a pilón use it and smash it.
- Once the garlic is fully pulverized around the mortar or pilón add the plantain slices and mash them. Note: If you want a softer mashed plantain add a little water while mashing, 1 tsp at a time.
- Once all the plantain is mashed, add the pork rinds or chicharrones.
- Separate the smashed mixture into 2 halves and press into a small bowl to form 2 half spheres. Pop out the mofongo from the bowl, plate and serve with the shrimp and sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
630kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
575mg
(192%)
Sodium
2429mg
(101%)
Potassium
1473mg
(42%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
2891IU
(58%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
365mg
(37%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 630 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 630kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 575mg | 192% |
| Sodium | 2429mg | 101% |
| Potassium | 1473mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 2891IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 365mg | 37% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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