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Mojo Shrimp with Chili-Sweet Potato Couscous
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Mojo Shrimp with Chili-Sweet Potato Couscous

My own recipe of succulent shrimp marinated in Cuban mojo sauce, served over fluffy couscous with shallots, chilies, and cubed sweet potato, easy to make!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 363 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cuban

Ingredients

  • 1 RECIPE CUBAN MOJO SAUCE/MARINADE
  • 1.5 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 8 ounces sweet potato diced into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 serrano chili chopped
  • 1 Fresno chile pepper chopped
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup couscous
  • herbs red chili flakes, for serving/garnish, fresh, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Make the mojo sauce. Best to make ahead. See: https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-recipes/sauces/cuban-mojo-sauce/
  2. Add half of the mojo marinade to a bowl and add the shrimp. Stir to incorporate and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes, or until the diced sweet potatoes begin to soften.
  4. Add the chilies and shallot and cook another 4-5 minutes to soften.
  5. While the sweet potatoes and chilies are cooking, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add a bit of salt.
  6. Stir in the couscous and remove from heat. Cover and allow the couscous to absorb the liquid.
  7. Stir the sweet potato-chili mixture into the couscous and adjust for salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
  8. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan to medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  9. Serve the couscous onto 4 plates, then top with shrimp. Drizzle with a spoonful or 2 of the remaining mojo sauce and garnish. Serve with remaining mojo.

Notes

  • I love to have a bit of garlicky hot sauce with this meal.

Nutrition Information

Calories 363kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 37mg (2%) Potassium 299mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 8096IU (162%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 363

% Daily Value*

Calories 363kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Potassium 299mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 8096IU 162%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.