Citrus Chili Shrimp Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil plus
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1/3 c. fresh orange juice divided
  • 2 Tbsp. grated orange rind
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp chili pwdr
  • 1/4 tsp grnd cumin
  • 1 1/2 lb jumbo (16/20 count) shrimp peeled, deveined (may use large or possibly medium shrimp)
  • 1 Tbsp. butter

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil, 3 Tbsp. orange juice, orange rind, lime juice, salt, red pepper, chili pwdr and cumin. Add in shrimp and marinate 10 min.
  2. In a large skillet over high heat, heat butter with remaining Tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil. With a slotted spoon, remove shrimp from marinade; reserve marinade. Add in shrimp to skillet. Cook about 4 min, till no longer pink and just cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a serving plate.
  3. Add in reserved marinade to skillet; add in remaining orange juice. Bring to a full boil, boil 1 minute. Drizzle flavored oil over shrimp.
  4. This recipe yields 4 servings.
  5. Comments: This marinade does double duty: first as a flavoring agent and then as a sauce. We suggest serving the shrimp over steamed asparagus spears for a light and filling low carb meal.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 53g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 227  
Calories from Fat 215 95%
Total Fat 24.36g 30%
Saturated Fat 4.79g 19%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 314mg 13%
Potassium 58mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.11g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1%
Sugars 1.95g 1%
Protein 0.28g 0%
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