Jul 14 2026
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Mofonguitos De Camarones Recipe

Inspired by Bocaditos Bistro Paterson
Time45m
Serves3

Three mini mofongos filled with shrimp in a garlic sauce.

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Ingredients

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Mofonguitos (Mini Mofongos)

Garlic Shrimp Filling

Method

Mofonguitos (Mini Mofongos)

  1. 1

    Preparing the Plantains

    Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices. Rinse and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Frying the Plantains

    In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the plantain slices in batches for about 4-5 minutes or until golden and slightly tender. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Mashing the Mofongo

    In a mortar and pestle or food processor, mash the fried plantains with garlic cloves, olive oil, and salt until a chunky paste forms. Mix in the pork cracklings for texture and flavor.

  4. 4

    Forming the Mofonguitos

    Grease a muffin tin or small ramekins. Press portions of the plantain mixture into each cup, creating a small bowl shape to hold the shrimp filling. Set aside.

Garlic Shrimp Filling

  1. 5

    Cooking the Garlic Shrimp

    In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.

  2. 6

    Finishing the Sauce

    Optional: Add white wine and simmer for 1 minute. Stir in chopped parsley and remove from heat.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Filling the Mofonguitos

    Spoon the garlic shrimp mixture into the center of each mofonguito. Drizzle some of the garlic sauce on top.

  2. 8

    Serving

    Serve immediately while warm. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

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