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Mofongo Recipe

Mofongo with Shrimp (Mashed Green Plantains with Shrimp)

Erica Dinho
5 from 36 votes
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Course Main dish
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 101 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 large green plantains peeled and cut into chunks
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 chicken bouillon tablet
  • 11/2 cups water
  • 2 garlic cloves

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 24 large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 large tomatoes chopped
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large skillet with oil and heat the oil over medium-high heat to 365F.
  • Place the crushed garlic, water, chicken bouillon in the microwave and heat for 1 minute. Set aside.
  • Carefully add the plantain chunks to the heated oil and fry them for 4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the plantains from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb oil.
  • Place the plantain chunks in a bowl or pilon (wood mortar) , add the water and garlic mixture and mash until smooth consistency. Mix well, cover and set aside.
  • To make the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large saute pan. Add the onions and cook for about 2 minutes or until translucent. Add the red pepper, garlic, tomatoes and cumin. Cook for about 7 minutes more.
  • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the tomato mixture. Cook for about 7 minutes more. Add the cilantro and mix well.
  • To serve, divide the mashed plantains equally into 4 small bowls. Top each bowl with 6 shrimp and creole sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 357mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1398IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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