Mojo Garlic Orange Shrimp

Name: Mojo Garlic Orange Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 30 g Olive oil; 20 g Garlic cloves; 450 g Medium shrimp; 2 g Oregano, dried; 2 g Ground cumin; 1 g Red pepper flakes, crushed; 120 g Orange, juice of; 200 g Pasta; 180 g Polenta; 5 g Orange zest

Mojo Garlic Orange Shrimp · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

Juicy shrimp are quickly sautéed with fragrant garlic, warm spices, and a lively splash of orange for a bright, savory dish with gentle heat and citrusy depth.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 420
Difficulty: easy

American Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

30 gOlive oil
20 gGarlic cloves
450 gMedium shrimp
2 gOregano, dried
2 gGround cumin
1 gRed pepper flakes, crushed
120 gOrange, juice of
200 gPasta
180 gPolenta
5 gOrange zest

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, nonstick skillet, serving spoon, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep ingredients
Gather all ingredients and place a large nonstick skillet on the stovetop; mince the garlic cloves and have the shrimp ready by the stove. · 5 min
What to look for: oil shimmering
Heat oil
Heat the olive oil in the nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. · 2 min
What to look for: oil looks glossy and fluid
Sauté garlic
Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and stir constantly until fragrant, without browning. · 1 min
What to look for: garlic smells fragrant
Cook shrimp
Add the medium shrimp to the skillet and stir so they are coated with oil and garlic as they cook. · 3 min
When it is done: Shrimp are opaque and reach an internal temperature of 63°C / 145°F.
Add mojo flavors
Stir in dried oregano, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, orange zest, and orange juice, then cook until the shrimp are fully cooked and coated in sauce. · 2 min
When it is done: Shrimp are fully opaque, firm, and at 63°C / 145°F.
Serve dish
Spoon the mojo garlic orange shrimp over cooked pasta or creamy polenta and serve immediately. · 1 min
What to look for: glossy shrimp coated in sauce

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	420
Protein	28 g
Carbohydrates	48 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	12 g
of which saturated	2 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	520 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: crustaceans, gluten

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Olive oil

avocado oil: Handles higher heat with a neutral flavor.

Garlic cloves

garlic paste: Reduce quantity as paste is more concentrated.

Medium shrimp

scallops: Reduce cooking time slightly.

Oregano

thyme: Use dried thyme for similar aroma.

Ground cumin

ground coriander: Adds citrusy warmth.

Red pepper flakes

cayenne pepper: Use less for similar heat.