Recipe

Citrus-chile Shrimp Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Ern / All my dishes 1 year, 10 months ago This marinade does double dutyfirst as a flavoring agent and then as a sauce. I suggest serving the shrimp over steamed asparagus spears for a light and filling low-carb meal Prep:15m Cook:5m Servings:4	Ern
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Ingredients

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided

1/3 cup orange juice, divided

2 tablespoons grated orange zest (about 1 large orange)

1 tablespoon lime juice (about 2 small limes)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1-1/2 pounds jumbo (16 to 20 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons orange juice, orange zest, lime juice, salt, pepper flakes, chili powder and cumin. Add shrimp and marinate for 10 minutes.

In a large skillet over high heat, melt butter with remaining tablespoon of olive oil. With a slotted spoon, remove shrimp from marinade (reserve marinade for later). Add shrimp to skillet and saut until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a serving plate.

Add reserved marinade to skillet with remaining orange juice. Bring to a full boil for 2 minutes. Drizzle sauce over shrimp and serve.

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