Mofongo De Camarones Recipe

Peel and Slice Plantains

Peel the green plantains using a knife. Cut them into 1-inch thick slices.

Fry Plantains

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the plantain slices and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Mash Plantains

In a large bowl, add the fried plantains, minced garlic, and salt. Mash together until combined but still slightly chunky.

Sauté Shrimp

In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Season and Cook Shrimp

Add the peeled shrimp, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat.

Mix Sauce Ingredients

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, hot sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well until smooth.

Shape Mofongo

Using your hands or a mold, shape the mashed plantains into a mound on each plate.

Top with Shrimp

Spoon the sautéed shrimp over the plantain mound.

Drizzle with Mambo Sauce

Finally, drizzle the creamy mambo sauce generously over the shrimp and plantains.