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yields
6-8 Servings
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 habanero chile, seeded and minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (zest oranges before juicing, reserve for shrimp)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tail left on
1½ tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest, reserved for shrimp
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
ingredients
steps
Orange Mojo Sauce
- On a large cutting board, combine cumin, minced garlic, chili and salt. Finely mince all ingredients together until a thick paste forms. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl.
- Place olive oil in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat. Pour warmed oil over garlic mixture and let stand for ten minutes.
- Whisk in orange juice, lime juice, orange juice concentrate and vinegar. Stir in cilantro and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
Note: Mojo can be made one to two days ahead. Bring to cool room temperature and whisk before serving.
Roasted Shrimp
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees with rack in center position.
- Spread shrimp out on a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with just enough olive oil to coat lightly. Season with salt and pepper. Roast shrimp for approximately 5-6 minutes, until shrimp are just opaque.
- Remove from oven and immediately add orange zest, cilantro and red pepper flakes to pan and toss with the shrimp. Serve immediately with orange mojo sauce for dipping.
Date Published: 01.01.12
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- Recipe from Ellen Gansen
