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Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp Recipe
The Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp Recipe sautés medium peeled, deveined shrimp in a skillet with a reduced sauce made from orange and lemon juices, garlic, onion, fresh parsley, and red pepper flakes. The citrus juices create a bright, tangy flavor that complements the shrimp's natural sweetness. Fresh herb and mild heat accents complete the dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
291 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup orange juice about 2 oranges, fresh
- ½ cup lemon juice about 3 lemons, fresh
- 5 garlic minced or pressed, cloves
- 1 tablespoon onion or shallot, red, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- black pepper freshly ground black pepper
- kosher salt freshly ground black pepper
- 3 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 1 medium orange , cut into wedges or slices
- 1 medium lemon , cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, onion, 2 teaspoons of the parsley, and pinch of red pepper flakes. Pour the mixture into a large skillet set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, cover, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
- Top with the remaining parsley and serve with orange and lemon slices on the side.
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Notes
- Frozen shrimp can be used when fresh Gulf shrimp are not available without impacting the final dish significantly.
- For extra flavor, orange and lemon slices can be added to the pan sauce to caramelize slightly during cooking.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
572mg
(191%)
Sodium
1764mg
(74%)
Potassium
359mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
188IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
351mg
(35%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 572mg | 191% |
| Sodium | 1764mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 188IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 351mg | 35% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.