Description
A vibrant Puerto Rican classic featuring crispy mashed green plantains topped with juicy garlic shrimp simmered in a buttery, lemony sauce. This mofongo garlic shrimp is bold, comforting, and packed with authentic Caribbean flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or seafood stock
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the plantains until fork-tender.
- Drain the plantains and mash while warm with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper, and cook until shrimp turn pink.
- Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, then add white wine and broth, scraping the pan.
- Simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Shape mashed plantains into mounds, top with garlic shrimp and sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Use green plantains only for the best texture. Serve immediately for maximum flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: mofongo garlic shrimp, mofongo recipe, garlic shrimp, puerto rican shrimp dish