Orange Shrimp Mojo Recipe

Name: Orange Shrimp Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
In a small bowl, combine the orange zest, oregano, salt and crushed spices. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon spice mixture over shrimp.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Stir shrimp and remaining cilantro into sauce; heat through. Serve with salsa.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns, 1 tablespoon grated orange or tangerine zest, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Orange Shrimp Mojo 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.

Orange Shrimp Mojo

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