Best Red Snapper Yuca Cakes With Mojo De Ajo Recipes

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MOJO DE AJO



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'Mojo de Ajo' means 'garlic gravy' and this 'gravy' is a real treat. Mix with some pasta or brush it on grilled shrimp. The possibilities are endless.

Provided by Bill Echols

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 dried chipotle chili pepper
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups chopped garlic
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the chipotles in a bowl and cover with very hot water. Allow to soak for 3 minutes; drain. Remove the stems and seeds from the peppers and discard. Cut the peppers into thin strips.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat. Cook the garlic in the oil until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the peppers and the lime juice; simmer 5 minutes; season with the salt. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow to cool. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 50.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SPICY RED SNAPPER CAKES



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces cooked red snapper, coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons ground almonds
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh bread crumbs
2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. With slightly moistened hands, form the mixture into 12 cakes, each about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet lightly with oil. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add as many fish cakes as will comfortably fit in pan. Cook until nicely browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 247, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 322 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

YUCA CON MOJO



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Yuca is among the most commonly eaten viandas - the local word for starchy fruits and vegetables, such as plantain and taro - in Puerto Rico. It is the root of the cassava, an extraordinarily resilient plant that was the principal food of the Indigenous Taínos of the island. Among its many preparations, this is my favorite: boiled yuca doused in a garlicky citrus mojo dressing, my grandmother's recipe. She never wrote it down, but my mother had it deep in her memory, and we cooked it together for this version you see here. The mojo will keep for several weeks in the fridge, and is also delicious on crispy fried tostones, roasted vegetables and fish.

Provided by Von Diaz

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds yuca (see Note)
1/4 cup kosher salt
1 cup olive oil
1 large white onion, sliced into thin circles
5 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 dried bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Prepare the yuca: Fill a large bowl with water. Peel the yuca with a sharp peeler or paring knife, then chop it into 2-inch pieces, tossing them in the bowl of water as you go to avoid discoloration.
  • Make the mojo: Bring olive oil to a simmer in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring well to incorporate. Cook until the onions are translucent and soft, stirring often and being careful not to let the onions brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar, and add salt to taste.
  • Once water is at a rolling boil, add 1/4 cup salt, then carefully add yuca. Boil for 20 to 30 minutes, until a sharp knife goes through easily, careful not to let yuca overcook and become mushy.
  • Drain yuca and transfer to a serving dish. Pour over warm mojo and serve.

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