GULF-STYLE CITRUS SHRIMP

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The tang of citrus gives wonderful flavor to this special shrimp recipe. It calls for the refrigerated, fresher, fettucine but could substitute 4 1/2 ounces of the boxed dry type of fettucine. This is a recipe from the "Land O Lakes" website.

Provided by Lynn Dine

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lime
1 medium orange
6 tablespoons butter
1⁄4 cup green onion, chopped
3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 lb medium fresh raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (31 to 35 count)
1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
9 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked (package refrigerated)

Steps:

  • 1. Remove zest of lime and orange using citrus zester or fine grater. Juice lime; reserve 2 tablespoons juice. Juice orange; reserve juice.
  • 2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add green onions, cumin and pepper sauce. Cook over medium-high heat until onions are softened (1 to 2 minutes). Add shrimp; continue cooking until shrimp turn pink (2 to 3 minutes). Remove shrimp; set aside.
  • 3. Increase heat to high. Add reserved lime juice and orange juice to same skillet. Cook until mixture is reduced to 1/3 cup (4 to 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir in lime and orange zest and cilantro. Add shrimp; stir to coat.
  • 4. To serve, spoon shrimp mixture over hot cooked fettuccine.

Ela Hladki
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of flavors. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the citrus marinade is amazing.


Ose Daniel
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always juicy and flavorful.


hala and adam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in minutes and the citrus marinade adds a lot of flavor.


Abiy Ahemed
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so flavorful. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the citrus marinade is amazing.


Nomvula Msibi
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the citrus marinade gives them a delicious flavor.


Nasima Akter
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The shrimp were delicious and the citrus marinade was perfect.


Trust Muranganwa
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of flavors. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the citrus marinade is amazing.


RR McEwan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always juicy and flavorful.


Naeem Ahmad
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. The citrus marinade is so flavorful and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly.


Peowill Yungpac
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the shrimp always turn out perfectly. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


kelvin bediako
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the citrus marinade gave them a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.