Garlic Shrimp Mofongo: Easy Comfort Food to Savor at Home
Garlic Shrimp Mofongo is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic shrimp with the comforting texture of mofongo. Perfect for a cozy meal at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying and sautéing
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 plantains, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate pot, fry the sliced plantains until golden brown.
- Mash the fried plantains with chicken broth until smooth.
- Combine the mashed plantains with shrimp and cilantro, mixing well.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Consider adding lime juice for extra flavor.
- Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Shrimp Mofongo, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe