These Cuban-inspired shrimp get their zesty flavor from the garlic-citrus marinade. I serve them with white rice, a green salad, crusty bread, and the mojo sauce on the side for dipping.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ¼ 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
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Steps
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove shrimp from marinade, shaking off any excess. Reserve marinade.
- 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.
- Pour reserved marinade into the skillet. Simmer over medium-low heat until slightly thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve alongside shrimp.
