Mojo Marinade

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COURSE
Sofrito
SERVES
1
COUNTRY/REGION
Cuba
PREP TIME
0:20
DESCRIPTION:

Bring some sabor to the barbecue with this mojo-inspired marinade, perfect for meat, chicken, fish and even vegetables. ¡Buen provecho!

INGREDIENTS:

Grated zest and juice of 2 limes
Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
6 garlic cloves, crushed through a press
1 jalapeño chile, finely chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

PREPARATION:

1. In a small bowl, combine lime zest and juice, orange zest and juice.

2. In a heatproof bowl, stir together garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

3. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium until hot, but not smoking. Carefully pour oil over garlic-herb paste and blend. Let cool 15 minutes, then add juices.

To marinate: In glass dish or heavy resealable plastic bag, let food marinate. Most foods marinate for 1 to 8 hours. Due to high acidity, seafood and boneless, skinless chicken breasts should marinate for about 30 minutes; vegetables marinate for 15 to 30 minutes. Discard marinade that's been in contact with raw food.