ORANGE SHRIMP MOJO

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With jalapeno, orange and avocado, every bite of this enticing entree is spicy, tangy and fresh. The sauce beautifully glazes the shrimp. -Don Thompson, Houston, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
1 tablespoon grated orange or tangerine zest
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups orange juice
3 tablespoons rum or chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 cup cubed avocado
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
1 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast cumin seeds and peppercorns until aromatic, 1-2 minutes. Remove from skillet. Crush seeds using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle., In a small bowl, combine the orange zest, oregano, salt and crushed spices. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon spice mixture over shrimp., In a large skillet, cook shrimp in oil over medium-high heat 1 minute; turn shrimp. Add orange juice, rum, garlic and 1 tablespoon spice mixture. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 1-2 minutes longer; remove and keep warm. , Bring liquid in skillet to a boil. Cook until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 35 minutes. Meanwhile, for salsa, combine orange, onion, avocado, 1/4 cup cilantro, jalapeno and remaining spice mixture in a small bowl. , Stir shrimp and remaining cilantro into sauce; heat through. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Keagile Mabolawa
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next dinner party.


Baba Father
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This recipe is a must-try for seafood lovers.


Md Jihad Ali Hridoy
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so good!


Orakzai 123
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Kelc Lee
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.


Zainab Dabo
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This recipe is perfect for a party. The shrimp can be made ahead of time and the sauce can be reheated just before serving.


Hamza King0985
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The sauce was flavorful without being too hot.


Hassan zikriya
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp cook in just a few minutes and the sauce is very flavorful.


Chup Mug
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce.


Yoga Master
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Dipendra Nepali
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This was the best shrimp dish I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Paddy Doherty
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Helen Chapman
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This is my new favorite shrimp recipe! The sauce is amazing.


Charity Mphahlele
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The shrimp were perfect! I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Indu Sharma
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This recipe was too bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Niraj Kumar
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the shrimp for a shorter amount of time.


xxArielxx Google
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This was my first time making shrimp and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of orange and garlic in the sauce.


Rotondwa Madzaga
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The shrimp were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Subhan Dawar
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the mojo sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.