Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
It's not just a marinade—this classic mojo sauce can also be spooned over chicken or fish for a piquant finishing touch, and deployed as a flavorful stir-in for rice.
Recipe information
Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
8 garlic cloves, pressed or finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium Fresno chile, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 orange)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium. Stir in garlic, cumin, and oregano, then immediately remove from heat. Let cool 10–15 minutes. Stir in chile, lime juice, orange juice, and salt.
Do Ahead
Step 2
Sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
Recipe notes
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