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Garlic Mojo Sauce

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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

  1. 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.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 2

    Sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.

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