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Shrimp Mojo de Ajo

Southern Living
Shrimp Mojo de Ajo
Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine
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Prep: 20 min., Stand/Soak: 30 min., Grill: 4 min.

Yield: Makes 8 servings

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.

Lanny Lancarte, II, Lanny Lancarte, II, Southern Living, JULY 2007

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
shelly from eugene
This was wonderful. I used some assorted peppers, chopped fine, instead of the peppers that were called for.08/12/09

5 stars
Cindy H.
Very simple to put together and a great big hit with our guests. Definitely a keeper for small get-togethers!05/04/08