mojito shrimp cuban style
These Mojito Shrimp Cuban Style are bursting with bright citrus flavor and would be perfect on tacos or salad!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 cup sour orange juice, fresh
- 1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- sugar, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- kosher or other salt, to taste
How To Make mojito shrimp cuban style
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Step 1Mash garlic, pepper and oregano by pulsing in a food processor. Whisk garlic mixture with next 7 ingredients (through olive oil)
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Step 2Set aside half the sauce. Add shrimp to the other half of the sauce and marinade in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
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Step 3Drain shrimp, reserving marinade. Heat 2 Tbs olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with salt. Toss for 30 seconds
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Step 4Lower the heat to medium and cook shrimp, turning at least once until they are pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp to a warm platter.
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Step 5Increase the heat to high add the reserved marinade and the other half of the sauce reserved earlier. Boil sauce until reduces by half and thickens. Pour it over the shrimp and serve.
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