Mojo Shrimp

Cuban-inspired mojo shrimp are marinated in a mixture of citrus juice and zest in this easy one-skillet dinner. Serve with rice, salad, bread, and mojo sauce.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 318 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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