A flavorful shrimp dish marinated in a citrus, garlic & mint blend and pan fried to perfection.

Prep Time
40min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
50min
Mojo Shrimp recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
  • 1tbsp
    clove garlic, minced
  • 1tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 1tsp
    coarse ground black pepper
  • 1tbsp
    fresh orange zest
  • 1cup
    fresh orange juice
  • 1/2cup
    fresh lime juice
  • 1/2cup
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4cup
    olive oil blend
  • 16
    Vennamei prawns, peeled & deveined
  • 2tbsp
    fresh mint, chiffonade

How to make Mojo Shrimp

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and olive oil blend until well combined.

    Step 1.1: In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and olive oil blend until well combined
    Step 1.2: In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and olive oil blend until well combined
  2. Add the prawns and toss until evenly incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 min - 1 hour.

    Step 1.1: Add the prawns and toss until evenly incorporated
  3. Heat a pan to smoking hot. Add a little olive oil blend. In the meantime, strain the prawns from the marinade. Transfer the marinade to a saucepan and simmer over low heat until hot and slightly reduced. Turn off and let cool slightly.

  4. Place the prawns in the hot pan in a single layer, cook for about 2 min on both sides (and a charred colour on the outside), then remove & place into serving dish. Pour the cooked marinade over the prawns. Garnish with the fresh mint chiffonade.

    Step 1.1: Place the prawns in the hot pan in a single layer, cook for about 2 min on both sides (and a charred colour on the outside), then remove & place into serving dish

Tips & Tricks

  1. Serve with a side of black bean rice and to complete the meal.

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