Name: Cilantro-Lime Mojo Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 8-10 garlic cloves (yes, really!); 1 bunch fresh cilantro (about 1 cup packed leaves and tender stems); ⅓ cup fresh lime juice (about 3-4 limes); 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 small jalapeño, seeded (optional); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil

Cilantro-Lime Mojo Sauce

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Zippy Cilantro-Lime Mojo Sauce offers Cuban-inspired brightness with herbaceous cilantro, tangy citrus, and aromatic garlic in perfect equilibrium.

Author: Amanda MacArthur
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1½ cups 1x
Category: Sides & Sauces

Ingredients

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8–10 garlic cloves (yes, really!)
1 bunch fresh cilantro (about 1 cup packed leaves and tender stems)
⅓ cup fresh lime juice (about 3–4 limes)
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 small jalapeño, seeded (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Pulse garlic and jalapeño (if using) in a food processor until finely minced
Add cilantro, spices, salt, pepper and pulse until finely chopped
With motor running, slowly add citrus juices, then olive oil in a steady stream until emulsified but not completely smooth

Notes

Makes about 1½ cups

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/cilantro-lime-mojo-sauce/