Mojito Marinade
Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Dan Becker
Yields Makes about 1 cup, enough for up to 1 1/2 lbs. shrimp

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a medium bowl, combine mint leaves, sugar, and shallot. Pound with a wooden spoon to crush coarsely.

Step 2
2

Whisk in rum, lime juice, oil, lime zest, and salt. Whisk until salt dissolves.

Ingredients

 20 chopped fresh mint leaves
 1/3 cup sugar
 1 thinly sliced shallot
 1/3 cup light rum
 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Directions

Step 1
1

In a medium bowl, combine mint leaves, sugar, and shallot. Pound with a wooden spoon to crush coarsely.

Step 2
2

Whisk in rum, lime juice, oil, lime zest, and salt. Whisk until salt dissolves.

Mojito Marinade

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