Best 5 Sizzling Citrus Shrimp Marinade Recipes

GULF-STYLE CITRUS SHRIMP

Steps:

• Remove zest of lime and orange using citrus zester or fine grater. Juice lime; reserve 2 tablespoons juice. Juice orange; reserve juice.
• 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.
• 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.
• To serve, spoon shrimp mixture over hot cooked fettuccine.

SHRIMP MARINADE

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, soy sauce, Dijon Mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Add the shrimp and let marinate for at least one hour or overnight.

CITRUS SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the orange juice and zest, lime juice and zest, olive oil, garlic and salt. Be careful with the salt - the shrimp really suck it up! Cover, and puree until smooth.
• Place shrimp in a bowl, and pour the citrus marinade over them. Let them marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp about 3 minutes per side, in batches if necessary, until opaque. Spoon a little of the marinade in with them for extra flavor while they cook if you like.

SIZZLED CITRUS SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, wine, 2 tsp oil and garlic in a medium bowl.
• Add shrimp and toss to coat.
• Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
• Drain well, reserving marinade.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in a 12-inch non stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add shrimp and cook, turning once, until barely pink, about 30 seconds per side; transfer to a plate.
• Add bay leaf, crushed red pepper and the reserved marinade to the pan; simmer for 4 minutes.
• Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the pan; heat through.
• Season with salt, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
• About 4 servings- 3/4 cup each.

CITRUS MARINATED SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine juices, ketchup, vodka and hot pepper sauce in large bowl. Whisk in oil. Add shrimp, onion and cilantro and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 6 hours. Drain before serving.