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Shrimp with Citrus Mojo

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1. Ingredients

  1. 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
  2. 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  3. 1/4 cup minced onion
  4. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  5. 1/2 whole Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, seeded and minced
  6. 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  7. 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  8. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus
  9. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  10. 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  11. 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  12. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  13. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  14. 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
  15. 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
  16. 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
  17. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  18. 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  19. 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  20. Salt and freshly ground pepper
  21. 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 566 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4 g
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Protein: 33 g
  • Sugars: 9 g

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2. Cooking Directions

  1. MAKE THE MOJO: In a small skillet, toast the allspice berries and cumin seeds over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer the spices to a plate to cool, then grind in a spice grinder or mortar. In a small bowl, combine the spices with the onion, garlic, chile, orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, lime juice, sherry vinegar, salt, pepper and saffron and set aside for 1 hour.
  2. MAKE THE SHRIMP: In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the potatoes until just tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a bowl. Add the corn to the saucepan and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain the corn and add it to the potatoes.
  3. Wipe out the saucepan and heat the oil until shimmering. Add 1/2 cup of the mojo and simmer over moderate heat for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook, turning once, until loosely curled, about 1 minute. Transfer the shrimp to a plate. Add another 1/4 cup of the mojo to the saucepan and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Add the potatoes and corn and cook until heated through. Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter and arrange the shrimp on top. Garnish with the cilantro leaves and serve, passing the extra mojo at the table.

Yield: 4 servings

3. Still Hungry?

Mojo is the ubiquitous Cuban condiment that's sprinkled on meats and poultry and is often used as a marinade too. A Scotch bonnet chile makes this version extra spicy.

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