Mojo Shrimp
Mojo shrimp bring together bright lime and orange, fragrant garlic, oregano, and a subtle warmth from cumin and black pepper. The citrus-marinated shrimp come together in an easy one-skillet dinner, ideal for serving with rice, salad, bread, and extra mojo sauce to catch every drop of the flavorful juices.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mojo Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
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.
- 2
Marinate the shrimp: Place shrimp in the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- 3
Remove shrimp from marinade, shaking off any excess. Reserve marinade.
- 4
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.
- 5
Pour reserved marinade into the skillet. Simmer over medium-low heat until slightly thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve alongside shrimp.
- Calories 300.16 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 23.62 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 11.54 g 4%
- Total Fat 19.66 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 2.83 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 182.58 mg High 61%
- Sodium 145.66 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.59 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 4.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 122.74 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 430.69 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 5.89 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 34.24 mg Good Source 38%
- 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 Shrimp is a Cuban appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 300.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mojo Shrimp?
- It is a Cuban recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Mojo Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Ground Cumin. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Mojo Shrimp?
- Explore these Cuban side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mojo Shrimp?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 300.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mojo Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mojo Shrimp healthy?
- Mojo Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 300.16 calories and 23.62 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 145.66 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.83 g (14% 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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