Mofongo With Shrimp

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 ounce (1/2 packed cup) fried pork rinds, crushed
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 (about 12 ounces each) large green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick rounds
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine

Directions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, combine two-thirds of the minced garlic cloves with the pork rinds and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and mash to combine.
  2. 2
    In a large saucepan, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350°. Add the plantains and fry, keeping the oil at about 300°, until very tender, but not browned, 15 minutes. Drain and transfer the plantains to a large bowl. Using a potato masher, mash the plantains to a coarse puree with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the garlic-pork rind mixture and mash until evenly combined. Season the
  3. 3
    with salt and pepper; keep warm.
  4. 4
    In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering. Add the shrimp and remaining garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until curled, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and boil until nearly evaporated and the shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
  5. 5
    Spoon the
  6. 6
    into bowls and top with the shrimp. Serve right away.

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