My favorite mofongo, you too will love Shrimp mofongo (Camarofongo or Mofongo de camarones); it is so tasty and you can make it with this easy recipe that includes a video.
By - Reviewed: . Original: Sep 2014, 2013
❝ Oh my goodness! My husband is Dominican/Ecuadorian and this meal just took him back to his childhood... ❞
Why we ❤️ it
So you want to learn how to make mofongo with shrimp? Great! Here I bring you a camarofongo. It is as good as the traditional mofongo, and although it is not exactly the mofongo with chicharrón, this is a wonderful version, with the rich sauce of stewed shrimp, combined with the rich flavor of garlic.
This is one of a few mofongo recipes in our collection.
Shrimp mofongo
For this recipe I have used camarones guisado, the abundant sauce goes very well with the mofongo, which needs some broth or sauce because it is a little dry.
You can also use the garlic shrimp (camarones al ajillo) recipe, and serve with a little broth.
Mofongo de camarones (shrimp mofongo).
Top tips
- Tomatoes: I love making shrimp with cherry tomatoes, but you can also use other types of tomatoes.
- Sauce: Don't let the shrimp dry out; we need plenty of sauce to serve with the mofongo.
About this recipe
This is a very popular version of mofongo in our country, and a favorite of both Tia Ilana and myself.
This recipe serves 4 servings.
Enjoy!
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Recipe
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Shrimp Mofongo [Video+Recipe] Camarofongo
Ingredients
To make shrimp
- 4 plum tomato, cut into cubes or 1 doz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 bell pepper, cut into small pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 pound shrimp, large, uncooked and peeled, [0.9 kg]
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt, (or more, to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper, freshly-cracked, or ground, (or more, to taste)
To make mofongo
- 1 cup oil for frying
- 4 green plantains, peeled and cut into ¾" [2.5 cm] slices
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Cilantro, o perejil para adornar
Instructions
1. Cook vegetables
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Cook the tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic stirring frequently.Add tomato sauce and 1 cup of water. Cook over low heat until the vegetables are cooked through.
2. Cook shrimp
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn bright pink.Season with salt and pepper to taste.Remove from the heat, and set aside.
3. Frying plantains
Heat oil for frying over medium heat and fry plantains until golden brown on all sides (3-5 mins).Remove them from the oil and place on a paper towel.
4. Mixing garlic
- Take 4 tablespoons of the oil and put it in a bowl.Add the garlic and the salt and mix well.
5. Mashing the plantains
- Cut the plantain into four portions, and mash each piece with a pilón (Amazon affiliate link).Add a quarter of the garlic mixture and mash some more to combine. Pour into a bowl, press to shape, and place on a plate.Repeat with the remaining 3 portions.
6. Serving
- Arrange the shrimp around the plantain ball and garnish with cilantro or parsley. Serve.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutrition information.
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More mofongo recipes
Mofongo is one of our favorite plantain recipes. You can make traditional Dominican and Puerto Rican Mofongo using our recipe (yes, there are differences), try this delicious Yuca mofongo, or enjoy a lighter Air frier mofongo. These ripe Mofonguitos are a wonderful snack.
And if you'd love some mofongo soup, don't miss the delicious Aguají.
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