Best Traditional Cuban Recipe Cuban Mojo Cuban Marinade Recipes

CUBAN MOJO MARINADE

Cuban Mojo Marinade image

This Cuban Mojo Marinade will add a Latin flair to your grilled and baked meats. Citrusy and garlicky, this exotic and refreshing marinade whips up in 10 minutes or less.

Provided by GypsyPlate

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1.5 cup orange juice
1/3 cup lime and lemon juice (you can use either, or mix)
1/3 cup grapefruit juice
8 cloves of garlic, pressed or finely minced
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 Tbsp cilantro chopped

Steps:

Juice citrus.
Chop onions and mince garlic.
Mix all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 393 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

MOJO SAUCE MARINADE

Mojo Sauce Marinade image

Provided by Kitchen De Lujo

Categories Sauce

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 head garlic
1/2 cup white onion
1 cup sour orange (naranja agria)
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp oregano powder
1/3 cup olive oil (optional)

Steps:

Start by taking apart the garlic head into cloves and remove the papery skin. Next, place the garlic cloves and white onion into a food processor or blender and blend into a finely chopped mixture.
Then, pour the garlic and white onion mixture into a mixing bowl with remaining ingredients. Mix everything well with a whisk or spoon and let the marinade sit for 45 minutes before using or storing inside the refrigerator.

CUBAN MOJO CRIOLLO (MOJO MARINADE RECIPE)

Cuban Mojo Criollo (Mojo Marinade Recipe) image

A homemade Cuban mojo marinade (mojo criollo) made with sour oranges, lots of garlic, spices, and olive oil. This marinade will give chicken, meat, shrimp, and pork the most delicious citrusy-garlicky flavor ever!

Provided by Jamie Silva

Categories Marinade Spices

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 head garlic (approx. 10 large cloves)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup minced white onion
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups sour orange juice* ((naranja agria))
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

In a mortar and pestle, add the garlic cloves and salt. Mash both until you get a smooth paste.
In a large mason jar, add the garlic paste, minced onion, black pepper, oregano, cumin, sour orange juice, and olive oil. Close the jar tightly with the lid and shake it until well combined. Be sure to shake well before every use.
Feel free to taste and adjust seasoning. If you're not a fan of garlic, you can add less (maybe 5 or 6 cloves). This marinade should taste garlicky, fresh, tangy, citrusy, bright, and slightly sour. Never sweet nor spicy.
This recipe makes approximately 2 cups of mojo marinade which will last approximately up to 3 weeks in an airtight container/mason jar. You can also freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Calories 27 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fat 2.2 g, Sodium 99 mg, Sugar 1 g

CUBAN-STYLE MOJO SHRIMP

Cuban-Style Mojo Shrimp image

Shrimp is one of my favorite weeknight meals, because it is so quick to prepare! The Cuban-style marinade is full of citrus flavors with a few surprises. Normally, "mojo" means a flavor based on Seville oranges, and these sour oranges can be hard to find. A bit of extra lime, some grapefruit juice, and vinegar stand in for the brightness of the missing Seville oranges in this recipe. The red pepper flakes add just a little zing, so if you like spicy foods, feel free to add more, to your taste. We like this with simple white rice and some black beans, or a side of grilled mixed veggies.

Provided by Bibi

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ cup lime juice
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup grapefruit juice
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup vinegar
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Pour lime, orange, grapefruit, and lemon juices into a blender or food processor. Add vinegar, oil, garlic, Mexican oregano, red pepper flakes, and cumin. Pulse several times, then blend until the garlic pieces disappear, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and pulse one more time.
Pour marinade into a 1-gallon resealable bag and add shrimp. Squeeze most of the air out of the bag and seal. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, with the shrimp inside the bag in a single layer. Drain and reserve marinade.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook shrimp in a single layer, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. Shrimp are done when they are opaque, pink and white, and curled into a "C" shape. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Pour reserved marinade into the same skillet and bring to a boil. Boil until marinade is reduced to about 2/3 cup, about 6 minutes. Pour into a small serving pitcher or sauce boat.
Serve shrimp with sauce on the side as a dipping sauce, or toss shrimp in the sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 345.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g