Season 09 - Dinner / S09D06
Mofongo with Spicy Garlic Shrimp
Story
One cloudy afternoon, the smell of fried plantains filled the kitchen as Don Luis crushed garlic with a wooden pilón handed down from his abuelo. It was *mofongo day* — and that meant the family would gather around the table, eager for a dish that whispered stories of Puerto Rico’s heart and soul. But Don Luis had a twist: spicy garlic shrimp dancing on top! 💃🔥🦐 With each sizzle in the pan, Luna and Toby waited patiently under the table, tails wagging at the scent. “Every bite tells a story,” Don Luis said, carefully piling the shrimp over golden mofongo. “This one tells of oceans, mountains, and the love of a good meal.” 🌊⛰️❤️ Time, Nutrition & Cost
Ingredients
- For the Mofongo 🍌
- 4 green plantains 🍌
- 4 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 0.25 cup olive oil 🫒
- 0.5 cup pork cracklings (chicharrón) 🐖 (optional)
- Salt to taste 🧂
- For the Spicy Garlic Shrimp 🔥🍤
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined 🍤
- 6 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes 🌶️
- 2 tbsp butter 🧈
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro 🌿
- Juice of 1 lime 🍋
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions
- 1Step 1: Fry the Plantains 🍳
- 2Peel and slice plantains into thick chunks.
- 3Heat oil in a skillet and fry plantains until golden (about 5–7 mins). Drain on paper towels.
- 4Step 2: Mash the Mofongo 🪵
- 5In a pilón or large bowl, mash fried plantains with garlic, olive oil, and chicharrón until smooth and moldable.
- 6Shape into balls or press into small bowls to form a mound. Set aside.
- 7Step 3: Cook the Shrimp 🔥
- 8In a hot skillet, add butter and olive oil. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1–2 mins.
- 9Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (about 3–4 mins).
- 10Squeeze lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro. Mix well.
- 11Step 4: Assemble and Serve 🍽️
- 12Plate the mofongo and generously top with spicy garlic shrimp.
- 13Garnish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge.
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