Mojo-Marinated Cuban Shrimp
Cuban-style mojo shrimp pairs tender shrimp with a bright citrus marinade made from lime, orange, grapefruit, and lemon juices, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Quickly pan-fried and finished with fresh cilantro, it makes a lively main dish for a weeknight meal or a festive dinner.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mojo-Marinated Cuban Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine lime juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, and lemon juice in a blender or the bowl of a food processor; add vinegar, oil, garlic, Mexican oregano, pepper flakes, and cumin. Pulse several times, then blend until the garlic is puréed, about 1 minute. Season with salt and black pepper; pulse once more.
- 2
Pour the marinade into a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, ensuring the shrimp remain in a single layer. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and shake off the excess. Reserve the marinade.
- 3
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer; cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. The shrimp are done when they are opaque, pink and white, and curled into a "C" shape. Transfer the shrimp to a plate; set aside.
- 4
Pour the reserved marinade into the same skillet; bring to a boil and boil until reduced to about 2/3 cup, about 6 minutes.
- 5
Serve the shrimp with the sauce on the side for dipping, or toss the shrimp with the sauce; garnish with cilantro.
- Calories 240.56 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 23.39 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 8.0 g 3%
- Total Fat 13.33 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.95 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 182.71 mg High 61%
- Sodium 143.61 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 3.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 91.78 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 419.17 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 11.83 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 24.15 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Mojo Marinated Cuban Shrimp is a Cuban appetizer recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 240.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mojo-Marinated Cuban Shrimp?
- It is a Cuban recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Mojo-Marinated Cuban Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Grapefruit Juice. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Mojo-Marinated Cuban Shrimp?
- Explore these Cuban side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mojo-Marinated Cuban Shrimp?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 240.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mojo-Marinated Cuban Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mojo-Marinated Cuban Shrimp healthy?
- Mojo-Marinated Cuban Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 240.56 calories and 23.39 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 143.61 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.95 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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