How to Make Cuban-Style Mojo Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying seafood dish, look no further than Cuban-Style Mojo Shrimp. This recipe combines the bold flavors of garlic, citrus, and spice to create a truly delicious and unique dish that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you're a fan of traditional Cuban cuisine or simply love trying new and exciting recipes, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup grapefruit juice
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Pour lime, orange, grapefruit, and lemon juices into a blender or food processor. Add vinegar, oil, garlic, Mexican oregano, red pepper flakes, and cumin. Pulse several times, then blend until the garlic pieces disappear, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and pulse one more time.
  • Pour marinade into a 1-gallon resealable bag and add shrimp. Squeeze most of the air out of the bag and seal. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, with the shrimp inside the bag in a single layer. Drain and reserve marinade.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook shrimp in a single layer, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. Shrimp are done when they are opaque, pink and white, and curled into a "C" shape. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  • Pour reserved marinade into the same skillet and bring to a boil. Boil until marinade is reduced to about 2/3 cup, about 6 minutes. Pour into a small serving pitcher or sauce boat.
  • Serve shrimp with sauce on the side as a dipping sauce, or toss shrimp in the sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    372 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 157mg
    • Sodium: 345mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 334mg