Awesome Recipe and will be a new standard go to grilling appetizer recipe. I used the sweet paprika instead of the peppers and it was a hit!!! Plus, very fast to put together.
Shrimp Mojo de Ajo
Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine
Try these shrimp that are smothered in a Mojo de Ajo sauce made from Guajillo peppers that boast a tangy taste with a kick of heat.
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Recipe from
More From Southern Living
Recipe Time
Prep Time:
Stand/Soak:
30 Minutes
Grill:
4 Minutes
Ingredients
- 24 unpeeled, large raw shrimp
- 1/2 cup Mojo de Ajo
- 24 (6-inch) wooden skewers
- Garnishes: lime wedges, fresh cilantro sprigs, coarse sea salt
Preparation
- 1. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired. Combine shrimp and Mojo de Ajo, tossing to coat. Let stand 30 minutes.
- 2. Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes.
- 3. Remove shrimp from Mojo de Ajo, discarding marinade. Thread 1 shrimp onto each skewer.
- 4. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Garnish, if desired.
Shrimp Mojo de Ajo Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits, Shellfish, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Gluten-Free
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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