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Platter of Shrimp with Garlicky Cuban Mojo (Fuente de Camarones al Ajillo) Recipe

Platter of Shrimp with Garlicky Cuban Mojo (Fuente de Camarones al Ajillo) Recipe

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Platter of Shrimp with Garlicky Cuban Mojo (Fuente de Camarones al Ajillo)

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Ingredients:

Serving

7 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tsp salt
1/3 cup lime juice ( from 4 to 5 limes)
1/4 cup orange juice (from 1 orange)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined , and butterflied
1/4 cup vegetable oil
salt and black pepper
2 limes, cut into small wedges

Directions:

Prepare the mojo Make a wet garlic paste by mashing the garlic cloves with salt in a mortar and pestle. If you do not have one, you can use a cup and the back of a wooden spoon; otherwise, simply sprinkle the garlic with the salt and use your knife to chop it very finely into a paste.
Place the garlic paste in a small bowl and pour the lime juice and orange juice over it. Allow the mixture to sit for 20 minutes.
Place the olive oil in a small saucepan and set it over medium-high heat. (This can be done on your grill or on your stove.) When small bubbles begin to rise to the surface of the oil, carefully add the garlic and citrus mixture to the pan (the oil will sizzle a bit, so be careful that it does not splatter on you). Give the mixture a quick stir and allow to cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute before removing from the heat. Set aside.
Season and grill the shrimp Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl and drizzle the vegetable oil over them. Liberally season with salt and pepper and toss well. It's best to use your hands for this, as you want to make sure the oil and seasonings get inside the slits you made in the shrimp.
Heat your grill to high (550°F) and close the lid. Wait at least 15 minutes before lowering the heat to medium-high (450°F) and continuing. Oil the grill grates with a vegetable oil-soaked paper towel held with a long pair of tongs.
It is important to properly place the shrimp on the grill so that they cook quickly and evenly. Again, it is best to use your hands for this. Holding the shrimp by its tail, place the butterflied shrimp on the grill one by one, slit side down. Curl the tail down toward the head of the shrimp. Close the lid and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the flesh of the shrimp has turned white and is no longer translucent. You will not need to turn the shrimp over.
Serve the shrimp and mojo Mound the grilled shrimp on a large platter and garnish with lime wedges. Serve with the garlicky mojo for your guests to use as a dipping sauce.
Cooking notes
IngredientsMojo Pronounced MOH-hoh, mojo is the condiment most often used in Cuban cookingit can be used as a marinade or a dipping sauce. (Note that while the name of the sauce is similar to that of the mojito cocktail, the two concoctions have no other similarities.) Mojos are always oil-based and always contain citrus juice. This recipe is for the version used as a dipping sauce; those used for marinades contain ground cumin and/or dried oregano.
TechiqueButterflied shrimp A butterflied shrimp has been evenly split lengthwise down its center and cut almost all the way through (note that sometimes it is cut all the way through, into two pieces). When opened, it has the shape of a butterfly. I like to use this technique on shrimp so that it cooks evenly and quickly (shrimp easily overcook and can turn tough and rubbery). Place the tip of your knife blade in the indentation created on the shrimp's back by the deveining process. Slice the shrimp 3/4 of the way through, so that the flesh is still connected on one side.
Advance preparation The mojo can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated. Heat over medium heat in a saucepan until warm before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	484.67 Kcal (2029 kJ)
Calories from fat	318.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.37g	54%
Cholesterol	65.76mg	22%
Sodium	1878.3mg	78%
Potassium	147.88mg	3%
Total Carbs	36.03g	12%
Sugars	1.18g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.69g	7%
Protein	9.47g	19%
Vitamin C	12.5mg	21%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	45.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	292.34 Kcal (1224 kJ)
Calories from fat	192.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.34g	54%
Cholesterol	39.66mg	22%
Sodium	1132.95mg	78%
Potassium	89.2mg	3%
Total Carbs	21.73g	12%
Sugars	0.71g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	7%
Protein	5.71g	19%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	21%
Iron	0.8mg	8%
Calcium	27.6mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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