Mojo Shrimp

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These Cuban-inspired mojo shrimp get their zesty flavor from the garlic-citrus marinade. I serve them with white rice, a green salad, crusty bread, and the mojo sauce on the side for dipping.

Submitted by Yoly
Updated on August 5, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Marinade:

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 medium limes, zested and juiced

  • 1 medium 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

Shrimp:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and butterflied

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Make the marinade: Whisk oil, lime zest and juice, orange zest and juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and cumin together in a glass or ceramic bowl.

  2. Marinate the shrimp: Place shrimp into marinade and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

  3. Remove shrimp from marinade, shaking off any excess. Reserve marinade.

  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink and opaque, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate.

  5. Pour reserved marinade into the skillet. Simmer over medium-low heat until slightly thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve alongside shrimp.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

318 Calories
22g Fat
12g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 318
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 491mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 41mg 45%
Calcium 84mg 6%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 316mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.