Season 10 - Dinner / S10D30
Shrimp Mofongo with Spooky Garlic Butter Sauce
Story
It was the night before Halloween, and the kitchen lights flickered like candle flames. Don Luis stood by the stove, humming a salsa tune, when he noticed something unusual—his garlic cloves were glowing! 🌟 Luna the pup barked playfully, while Toby gave a side-eye, clearly unimpressed. But Don Luis? He just smiled. “That means the flavors are ready to come alive,” he whispered. He pulled out the pilón and started mashing plantains like his grandmother taught him, adding crunchy chicharrón and roasted garlic. The shrimp sizzled in a hauntingly delicious garlic-butter potion. As the dish came together, the kitchen filled with magic—a savory kind. And just like that, the last recipe of the month was born… mysterious, bold, and unforgettable. 🧄🦐✨
Ingredients
- For the Mofongo:
- 4 green plantains, peeled and sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, roasted
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup pork cracklings (chicharrón)
- 0.25 cup olive oil (plus more for frying)
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 tsp paprika (for smoky flavor)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice for brightness
Instructions
- 1Fry the plantains: In hot oil, fry sliced green plantains until golden and soft. Remove and drain.
- 2Mash it up: In a pilón or bowl, mash plantains with roasted garlic, salt, chicharrón, and olive oil until chunky and combined. Shape into dome-like mounds.
- 3Cook the shrimp: In a pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice (if using). Cook for 3–4 minutes or until shrimp turns pink.
- 4Make it spooky: Pour garlic butter over the shrimp and stir in chopped parsley.
- 5Plate with flair: Place mofongo mounds on a plate and top generously with the spooky garlic shrimp. Drizzle extra butter sauce on top.
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