Grilled Shrimp with Orange Habanero Mojo
- Yield: 4 servings
- Total: 2 hr 10 min
- Prep: 2 hr
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
8 (8-inch) long skewers
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided into 2 equal parts
1 tablespoon pickled habanero, without seeds and chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
8 jumbo shrimps, peeled and deveined
Directions
- Soak skewers in cold water for 2 hours. In a medium bowl combine orange juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, habanero, 1 teaspoon of garlic, cilantro, mustard and salt and pepper to taste. Mix this mojo well and set aside for later use. In a separate small bowl combine 1/4 cup olive oil and 1 teaspoon garlic and set aside.
- Skewer shrimps and brush each on both sides with the garlic and olive oil mixture, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook shrimps on a hot grill for 2 minutes on each side, while brushing on the remaining olive oil and garlic mixture. Arrange shrimps on a serving platter and drizzle with the orange mojo.