Shrimp Mofongo [Video+Recipe] Camarofongo
Learn how to make shrimp mofongo, or camarofongo, a tasty combination of mofongo with rich and juicy stewed shrimp.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350kcal
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.
Video
Notes
The nutritional information does not include the shrimp with its sauce, see that recipe for its nutritional info.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 924mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 2018IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
