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Mojo Shrimp

The flavors here remind me of Jamaica, luring me in with the sweet citrus and then kicking it up with the chile peppers.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 2

Ingredients

Olive oil spray
1 medium sweet potato, cut into julienne strips
1/2 to 3/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon allspice
4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 bananas, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.

    Step 3

    Scatter the sweet potato in the pot. Add the shrimp.

    Step 4

    In a small bowl, mix the orange juice, lime juice, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, allspice, garlic, and salt.

    Step 5

    Pour half of the mixture over the shrimp.

    Step 6

    Add the zucchini and the bananas. Top with the bell pepper slices.

    Step 7

    Pour the rest of the orange juice mixture over all.

    Step 8

    Cover and bake for about 40 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 9

    Calories: 238

    Step 10

    Protein: 9g

    Step 11

    Carbohydrates: 51g

    Step 12

    Fat: 2g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 43mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 280mg

    Step 15

    Fiber: 6g

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