Mojo Shrimp

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients

1/4 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
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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.