MOJO SHRIMP

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Cuban-inspired shrimp marinated in a mixture of orange juice, lime juice, and both zests to compensate for the hard-to-find bitter oranges. I serve it with white rice, crusty bread, a green salad, and the mojo sauce on the side for dipping.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 4h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 limes, zested and juiced
1 orange, zested and juiced
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and butterflied
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice and zest, orange juice and zest, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cumin in a bowl. Add shrimp, cover, and place in the refrigerator to marinade for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Remove shrimp from the marinade. Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet. Add shrimp and cook until pink, 4 to 7 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  • Pour marinade into the skillet, bring to a boil, and simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve shrimp with marinade sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 491.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Purnima Purna
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Drabir Karmakar
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This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your shrimp. The sauce is tangy and flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.


Maisie Hill
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Pheladi Sen
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This recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious. The shrimp are cooked quickly and the sauce is flavorful.


NAKALULE ALLEN
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it over rice or pasta.


Mi Mithun
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some shrimp that I needed to use up and this recipe was perfect. The shrimp were cooked quickly and the sauce was flavorful.


Salifu Awudu
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


mubaarik xaashi
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the sauce is bursting with flavor.


sHa WOn
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mercy Wisdom
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This mojo shrimp recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.