Jumbo Citrus Shrimp
Recipe from Midwest Living

Lemons, limes, and oranges lend sweet flavor to this colorful shrimp dish. Serve this meal with whole grain rice or pasta.


Jumbo Citrus Shrimp

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Servings: 4 servings
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Lemons, Limes, Low Calorie Dinners, Low Carb, Low Fat Dinners, Low Sodium, Oranges, Rice, Shrimp, Shrimp and Pasta, Shrimp Pasta
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons
    finely shredded lemon peel
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  • 1  teaspoon
    finely shredded lime peel
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  • 2  tablespoons
    lemon juice
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  • 1  tablespoon
    lime juice
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  • 1/2  of a 6-ounce can (1/3 cup)
    frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
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  • 1/2  cup
    dry white wine
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  • 3  tablespoons
    sugar
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    coarsely ground black pepper
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  • 1/4  cup
    butter or margarine
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  • 20 
    fresh or frozen jumbo shrimp
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  • 1  teaspoon
    finely chopped shallots
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  • 4 
    fresh tarragon sprigs
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    Hot cooked rice or pasta
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Directions
1.
Thaw frozen shrimp, if using. Peel and devein shrimp. Set aside the finely shredded lemon and lime peels.
2.
For sauce, in a medium saucepan, combine lemon and lime juices, orange juice concentrate, wine, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; boil gently about 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half (should have 1/2 cup). Stir in lemon and lime peels.
3.
In a large skillet, melt the butter or margarine over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp; toss to coat. Add the sauce, shallots, and tarragon. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove tarragon sprigs.
4.
Serve the shrimp mixture immediately over rice or pasta. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 338, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 249 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 12%, Vitamin C 59%, Calcium 5%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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