Mojo Shrimp Recipe

Name: Mojo Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 1 medium sweet potato, cut into julienne strips; 1/2 to 3/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 bananas, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1/2 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced

Servings: persons

Olive oil spray
1 medium sweet potato, cut into julienne strips
1/2 to 3/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon allspice
4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 bananas, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
3
Scatter the sweet potato in the pot.
4
Add the shrimp.
5
In a small bowl, mix the orange juice, lime juice, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, allspice, garlic, and salt.
6
Pour half of the mixture over the shrimp.
7
Add the zucchini and the bananas.
8
Top with the bell pepper slices.
9
Pour the rest of the orange juice mixture over all.
10
Cover and bake for about 40 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
11
Serve immediately.
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Calories: 238
13
Protein: 9g
14
Carbohydrates: 51g
15
Fat: 2g
16
Cholesterol: 43mg
17
Sodium: 280mg
18
Fiber: 6g

259

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil spray, 1 medium sweet potato, cut into julienne strips, 1/2 to 3/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, and more.

Yes, Mojo Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mojo Shrimp

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