Description
Garlic Shrimp Mofongo is a flavorful Caribbean dish combining garlicky shrimp with a fluffy mashed green plantain base. This quick and easy recipe delivers authentic island taste with nutrient-packed ingredients, perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining guests with a tropical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mofongo Base
- 3 green plantains, peeled and cut into thick slices
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or coconut milk for variation)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
For the Garlic Shrimp
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Thin slices of avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the Plantains: Peel the green plantains and cut into thick slices. Boil the slices in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes, to soften them for mashing.
- Mash the Plantains: Drain the cooked plantains and transfer to a bowl. Mash using a pestle or fork, mixing in chicken broth, olive oil (or butter), and minced garlic until the texture is slightly chunky but cohesive.
- Cook the Garlic Shrimp: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Shape the mashed plantains into small mounds or balls on serving plates. Spoon the garlic shrimp generously on top. Garnish with fresh herbs or avocado slices if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use unripe green plantains for authentic mofongo texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook shrimp; remove from heat once they turn opaque to avoid rubberiness.
- Fresh garlic provides the best bold and bright flavor compared to powdered garlic.
- Gradually add broth to moistening the mofongo, achieving a fluffy, not dry, consistency.
- Balance salt carefully as shrimp and broth already contribute saltiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Garlic Shrimp, Mofongo, Caribbean, Plantains, Easy recipe, Gluten free, Seafood
