Orange Shrimp Mojo Recipe

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With jalapeno, orange and avocado, every bite of this enticing entree is spicy, tangy and fresh. The sauce beautifully glazes shrimp.—Don Thompson, Houston, Ohio

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Orange Shrimp Mojo Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 45 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

25 45 70

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
1 tablespoon grated orange or tangerine peel
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups orange juice
3 tablespoons rum or chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 large navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
1/2 large sweet onion, chopped
1 cup cubed California Avocado
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
1 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper

Directions

In a dry small skillet over medium heat, toast cumin seeds and peppercorns until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from skillet. Crush seeds using a spice mill or blender.
In a small bowl, combine the orange peel, oregano, salt and crushed cumin and peppercorns. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon spice mixture over shrimp.
In a large skillet, cook shrimp in oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute; turn shrimp. Add the orange juice, rum, garlic and 1 tablespoon spice mixture. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink; remove and keep warm.
Bring liquid in skillet to a boil. Cook until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 35 minutes. Meanwhile, for salsa, combine the orange, onion, avocado, 1/4 cup cilantro, jalapeno and remaining spice mixture in a small bowl.
Stir remaining cilantro into sauce. Serve with shrimp and salsa. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 2 shrimp with 1/4 cup salsa and about 1 tablespoon sauce equals 175 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 220 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Orange Shrimp Mojo in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2010, p231