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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
10 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 chopped
- 1 shallot chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup couscous
- For Serving/Garnish: Fresh chopped herbs red chili flakes
Instructions
- Make the mojo sauce. Best to make ahead. See: https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-recipes/sauces/cuban-mojo-sauce/
- Add half of the mojo marinade to a bowl and add the shrimp. Stir to incorporate and set aside.
- 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.
- Add the chilies and shallot and cook another 4-5 minutes to soften.
- While the sweet potatoes and chilies are cooking, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add a bit of salt.
- Stir in the couscous and remove from heat. Cover and allow the couscous to absorb the liquid.
- Stir the sweet potato-chili mixture into the couscous and adjust for salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Potassium
299mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
8096IU
(162%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.