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Irresistible Garlic Shrimp Mofongo Flavor Explosion Inside

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A hearty and flavorful dish made with mashed fried green plantains topped with tender garlic shrimp in a savory sauce.

Ingredients

      • Green plantains (4 large, about 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb)

      • Garlic cloves (11 total, finely minced)

      • Olive oil (5 tablespoons / 75 ml)

      • Warm chicken or vegetable broth (½ cup / 120 ml)

      • Large shrimp, peeled and deveined (500 g / 1.1 lb)

      • Paprika (1 teaspoon / 2 g)

      • Ground cumin (½ teaspoon / 1 g)

      • Chili flakes (¼ teaspoon / 0.5 g, optional)

      • Fresh lemon juice (2 tablespoons / 30 ml)

      • Salt (1¾ teaspoons / 9 g total)

      • Black pepper (1 teaspoon / 2 g total)

      • Fresh parsley, chopped (2 tablespoons / 8 g)

Instructions

  • Peel and slice plantains, then fry in olive oil until golden and tender.

  • Mash plantains with garlic, salt, pepper, broth, and olive oil.

  • Sauté garlic in olive oil, add shrimp and spices, and cook until pink.

  • Finish shrimp with lemon juice and parsley.

  • Serve shrimp and sauce over the mofongo.

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. Add extra broth when reheating mofongo to maintain moisture.

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