MOJITO SHRIMP CUBAN STYLE

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These Mojito Shrimp Cuban Style are bursting with bright citrus flavor and would be perfect on tacos or salad!

Provided by Lynn Clay

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
1 c sour orange juice, fresh
1/2 c lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 c lemon juice, freshly squeezed
sugar, to taste
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 c olive oil, extra virgin
2 lb extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
kosher or other salt, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Mash garlic, pepper and oregano by pulsing in a food processor. Whisk garlic mixture with next 7 ingredients (through olive oil)
  • 2. Set aside half the sauce. Add shrimp to the other half of the sauce and marinade in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • 3. Drain 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
  • 4. Lower 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.
  • 5. Increase 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.

Kymani Norman
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This dish was a disappointment. The shrimp were overcooked and the sauce was bland.


Gedab Tube
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul basit
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This recipe is a winner! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine.


abubakari Alhassan
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These shrimp are amazing! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Ahil Khan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the shrimp are always delicious.


Christian Sorrells
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Antonio Robertw
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So easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Kalema Godfrey
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These shrimp were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Mubashar Ansari
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Breahna Miller
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I served them with rice and vegetables, and everyone loved them.


Geraldina Stoute
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These shrimp were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The sauce was delicious and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Younus Muhammad
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I love the combination of flavors in this mojito shrimp recipe. The mint and lime really shine through, and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Curtis B4
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This mojito shrimp recipe was a hit at my last party! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.