Name: Shrimp Escabèche with Blood Orange Mojo
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups freshly squeezed blood orange juice or other orange juice; 1 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 large garlic cloves, minced, divided; Pinch of salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 2 pounds cooked deveined peeled shrimp, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cups chopped red bell pepper; 1 1/2 cups chopped celery; 1 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup olive oil; Additional olive oil (optional); Lemon wedges; Tortilla chips or pita chips

This dish combines Spanish escabeche (marinated poached fish) with a new take on mojo, a Cuban sauce typically made with the juice of tart oranges, garlic, and herbs.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

2 cups freshly squeezed blood orange juice or other orange juice

1 cup fresh lemon juice

3 large garlic cloves, minced, divided

Pinch of salt

1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

2 pounds cooked deveined peeled shrimp, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 cups chopped red bell pepper

1 1/2 cups chopped celery

1 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup olive oil

Additional olive oil (optional)

Lemon wedges

Tortilla chips or pita chips

Preparation

Step 1
Combine orange juice, lemon juice, and 2 minced garlic cloves in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pinch of salt; boil until orange juice mixture is reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Cool. Mix in crushed red pepper.
Step 2
Mix shrimp, bell pepper, celery, red onion, cilantro, and 1/4 cup olive oil in bowl. Toss with orange juice mixture and remaining minced garlic clove. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
Step 3
Arrange escabeche in shallow bowl. Drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired. Garnish with lemon wedges. Serve with tortilla chips or pita chips.

TagsEscabèche Latin American Shrimp Shellfish Seafood Blood Orange Orange Citrus Fruit Lemon Bell Pepper Vegetable Celery Starter Dinner Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Winter Bon Appétit

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