Serves 3
5 min
Mint Mojo
Recipe GLPRefd82bf56d5d20
A vibrant Puerto Rican-style sauce bursting with fresh mint, parsley, and garlic, brightened by citrus and finished with quality olive oil. This herbaceous, garlicky condiment is perfect for drizzling over grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, rice, or any dish needing a punch of Caribbean flavor. Ready in just minutes with simple, fresh ingredients.
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Ingredients
½ cup Fresh mint leaves, picked and lightly packed
1 cup Fresh parsley leaves, picked and lightly packed
2 medium cloves Garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup Capers, drained and rinsed
1½ tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons Fresh sour orange juice
1 small Shallot, minced
1 small Red chili pepper, finely chopped (or red pepper flakes)
¾ cup Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Combine the minced garlic, minced shallot, and chopped red chili pepper in a medium bowl.
Add the picked mint leaves, parsley leaves, drained capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sour orange juice to the bowl and stir gently to combine.
Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while stirring gently to emulsify and blend all flavors together.
Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, stirring to distribute evenly.
Serve immediately as a condiment alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or rice dishes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
