MOJO DE AJO RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in deep saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant and pale golden brown. Do not let brown too much, or else garlic will become bitter.
• Stir in sour orange juice (or lime juice and grapefruit juice), water, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Stand back, because the sauce may spatter. Bring to rolling boil. Correct the seasoning, adding more salt and pepper, if needed. Let cool to room temperature, and then stir in cilantro or parsley. Store in bottle or jar with tight-fitting lid; shake well before serving. Serve with grilled pork, chicken, seafood and vegetables.

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Once the butter has melted and bubbles have begun to form, whisk in the salt, lemon zest, and black pepper, and cook for about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium-low, add the garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes to infuse into the butter. 2. Add the shrimp and toss in the melted butter. Let them cook on one side for 5 to 6 minutes, then flip and let cook until they turn completely pink in color, another 5 to 6 minutes, then remove from the heat. Taste for salt and adjust, then serve with arroz blanco, lemon wedges and your favorite dinner rolls.