Shrimp Escabèche with Blood Orange Mojo Recipe

Shrimp Escabèche with Blood Orange Mojo Recipe

  • 2 cups freshly squeezed blood orange juice or other orange juice
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced, divided
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 2 pounds cooked deveined peeled shrimp, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Additional olive oil (optional)
  • Lemon wedges
  • Tortilla chips or pita chips
  1. Combine orange juice, lemon juice, and 2 minced garlic cloves in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pinch of salt; boil until orange juice mixture is reduced to 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Cool. Mix in crushed red pepper.
  2. Mix shrimp, bell pepper, celery, red onion, cilantro, and 1/4 cup olive oil in bowl. Toss with orange juice mixture and remaining minced garlic clove. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  3. Arrange escabeche in shallow bowl. Drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired. Garnish with lemon wedges. Serve with tortilla chips or pita chips.