Mofongo de Camarones al Ajillo

Directions

  1. 1Chop up three green platanos.
  2. 2Add your platanos to some salt water with some lime and some white vinegar.
  3. 3Season your clean shrimp with smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and ground cumin.
  4. 4Cook your shrimp in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side, being careful not to overcook them.
  5. 5Remove the shrimp from the pan and in the same pan, add some butter, and your onions and garlic to sauté for 1 minute till translucent.
  6. 6Add a smidge of cold heavy cream and cold chicken stock.
  7. 7Emulsify with a couple tablespoons of cold garlic and herb butter.
  8. 8Add a little bit of chicken bouillon paste and toss your shrimp.
  9. 9Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. 10Heat your oil to 375 and fry your platanos till they're light golden yellow brown, for up to 5 minutes.
  11. 11Add a couple cloves of garlic to your pilon, smash them, add the platanos, and some cold water, salt and pepper to taste.
  12. 12Once your mofongo has reached the desired creamy texture with a little bit of chunkiness, you're all done.

Ingredients

  • 3 green platanos
  • smoked paprika
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • ground cumin
  • shrimp
  • butter
  • onions
  • garlic
  • cold heavy cream
  • cold chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons garlic and herb butter
  • chicken bouillon paste
  • oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • cold water
  • salt
  • pepper

Equipment

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Tips

  • Do not overcook the shrimp because it will be put back in the sauce later
  • The cold water and salt and pepper are going to make the mofongo creamy
  • The dish is worth the garlic breath you're going to have after this