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Grilled Fish Fillet with Cuban Mojo

Por Álvaro (RecetAI)Actualizada recientemente
Cuba
Dive In and Enjoy, BBQ & Rock & Roll, Family Flavor
Lactose-FreeHigh ProteinLow CarbSugar-Free
  • 4
    servings
  • 334 kcal/serving
  • fácil

Ingredients

Still life with the fresh ingredients needed for the recipe
  • Firm white fish fillets (grouper, snapper, or sea bass)

    600 g

  • Extra virgin olive oil

    80 ml

  • Garlic

    6 units

  • Fresh orange juice

    60 ml

  • Lime juice

    30 ml

  • Dried oregano

    5 g

  • Ground cumin

    3 g

  • White onion

    1 unit

  • Fine salt

    To taste

  • Black pepper

    To taste

Utensils needed

About this recipe

Mojo is the soul of Cuban cuisine: a vibrant, citrusy, and aromatic sauce that transforms any simple ingredient into a party.

This recipe captures the essence of coastal stalls and Sunday family meals on the island.

The secret lies in the 'naranja agria' (bitter orange), a local citrus that we replicate here by mixing orange and lime, and in the generosity with garlic.

When grilled, the fish absorbs the smoke and marinade, creating a juicy bite that tastes unmistakably Caribbean.

Instructions

1
Step 1

Step 1

Prepare the mojo: in a mortar, crush the garlic cloves with a pinch of salt and oregano until a paste forms. Add the cumin.

You will need:

6 dientesAjo5 gOrégano seco3 gComino molidoal gustoSal fina
2
Step 2

Step 2

Heat the oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic paste and cook for just 1 minute until fragrant (without burning). Remove from heat and carefully add the orange and lime juices. Mix well.

You will need:

80 mlAceite de oliva virgen extra60 mlZumo de naranja natural30 mlZumo de lima
3
Step 3

Step 3

Place the fish fillets in a dish. Pour half of the warm mojo over them and let marinate in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.

You will need:

600 gFiletes de pescado blanco firme (mero, pargo o corvina)
4
Step 4

Step 4

Slice the onion into thin rings. In a separate pan with a little leftover mojo oil, sauté until tender and translucent.

You will need:

1 unidadCebolla blanca
5
Step 5

Step 5

Heat the grill or griddle over high heat. Cook the drained fillets for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
6
Step 6

Step 6

Serve the fish covered with the sautéed onion and drizzle with the remaining reserved mojo (warm slightly before if needed).

Your culinary masterpiece is ready to enjoy!

Share your version and surprise your guests with art and flavor.

Celebración cómica y surrealista de Grilled Fish Fillet with Cuban Mojo, con ingredientes: Firm white fish fillets (grouper, snapper, or sea bass), Extra virgin olive oil, Garlic, Fresh orange juice, Lime juice.

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