Mouthwatering Mexican Shrimp in Garlic Mojo Sauce Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½cupolive oil, divided

  • ½cupbutter, divided

  • 1headgarlic, cloves peeled

  • 2limes, juiced

  • 2tablespoonswhite vinegar

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2poundscleaned baby squid, bodies sliced crosswise into 1/2 rings, large tentacles halved

  • 12largejumbo prawns, cleaned

  • 2dried pasilla chile, seeded and sliced

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine 1/4 olive oil, 1/4 cup of butter, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until marinade is smooth.

  2. Place squid and prawns into a bowl, pour in marinade, and stir until well coated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  3. Heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook chile until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add squid and shrimp; cook and stir until evenly browned, 10 to 15 minutes per side.

Tips

Watch the recipe video in Spanish on my blog: Gaby Cervello

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories660
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
53g
68%
Saturated Fat
18g
92%
Cholesterol
125mg
42%
Sodium
282mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
3%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
39g
79%
Vitamin C
8mg
8%
Calcium
135mg
10%
Iron
5mg
26%
Potassium
210mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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