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Shrimp Mofongo


Ingredients

  • 6 Cups of Oil

  • 2 Large Green Plantains

  • 3 Gloves of Garlic

  • 1 T of Sazon

  • 1 T of Adobo

  • 1/2 C of thin crunchy pork skin

  • 2 T of Cilantro

  • 3 T of unsalted butter - The Best Butter

  • 1 T of Olive Oil

  • 5 Cloves of Smashed Garlic

  • 1 T of Cumin

  • 2 T of Orange Juice

  • 1 to 1.5 pounds of Shrimp

  • 1/3 Cup of White Wine

  • 3 T of Fresh Lemon Juice

  • 1 T of Fresh Lime Juice

  • 1 Bunch of Chopped Cilantro

  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions


  • Cut Plantains into 1/2 inch thick.

  • Pour oil into pan. Heat to medium-high. Add plantains and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown.

  • Drain on a paper towel

  • Smash garlic until a thin paste add plantains to the mortar or the bowl you are using. Add adobo seasoning, Sazon, Cilantro and pork skin until well combined.

  • Place the butter and olive oil in frying pan over medium heat. Stir. Add smashed garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, do not burn.

  • Add the shrimp and cook until done. 45 seconds on each side. Pour in wine, lime, and lemon juice, reduce on low heat until a thick.

  • Add Salt and Pepper to taste

  • Firmly pack the mofongo into a mold or small bowl.

  • Turn upside down on a plate.

  • Place the shrimp on the mofongo.

  • Drizzle Sauce

  • Garnish with cilantro

  • Enjoy!

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