Mofongo With Shrimp

• 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

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. In a large saucepan, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350u0b0. Add the plantains and fry, keeping the oil at about 300u0b0, 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. with salt and pepper; keep warm.
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. Spoon the
6. into bowls and top with the shrimp. Serve right away.

garlic, pork rinds, extravirgin olive oil, vegetable oil, green plantains, salt, freshly ground pepper, shrimp, white wine

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/mofongo-shrimp (may not work)