Best 8 Citrus Marinated Shrimp Canapés Recipes

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Welcome to our guide on creating Citrus Marinated Shrimp Canapés. In this article, we will embark on a culinary adventure to discover the secrets of making this tantalizing appetizer. From selecting the freshest shrimp and marinating them with a zesty citrus blend to perfectly grilling and assembling them on delicate canapés, we will guide you through each step to create a dish that will impress your guests. Let's dive into the world of flavors and learn how to make citrus-marinated shrimp canapés that will be the highlight of your next party or gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PAN-SEARED CITRUS SHRIMP RECIPE



Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp Recipe image

This simple, bright, and fresh shrimp recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it an easy dinner for anyone on the go or the perfect appetizer to take to a party.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup fresh orange juice (, (about 2 oranges))
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (, (about 3 lemons))
5 garlic cloves (, minced or pressed)
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion (, (or shallot))
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Pinch red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt
3 pounds medium shrimp (, peeled and deveined)
1 medium orange (, cut into wedges or slices)
1 medium lemon (, cut into wedges)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 47 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 572 mg, Sodium 1764 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g

CITRUS SHRIMP NACHOS



Citrus Shrimp Nachos image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 canapes

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 ounces cooked cocktail shrimp, tails removed
1/2 cup diced jicama
1/2 cup diced mango
2 tablespoons diced pimentos
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
3 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons jalapeno hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Freshly ground black pepper
24 substantial round tortilla chips
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • For the shrimp: Chop the shrimp into small pieces and add to a large bowl. Add the jicama, mango, pimentos, cilantro and scallions.
  • For the citrus marinade: In a mason jar, combine the olive oil, orange juice, honey, hot sauce, salt, lime zest and juice and a pinch of pepper. Secure the lid and shake to combine. Pour over the shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • For serving: Top individual chips with a small scoop of the marinated shrimp mixture. Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro leaves.

GREEK SHRIMP CANAPES



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I grew up by the ocean and then moved to a land-locked state. I wanted to show people in my area how to easily cook seafood, and this is the recipe I came up with. It's become a neighborhood favorite. -Amy Harris, Springville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups olive oil
3/4 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup Greek seasoning
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 large cucumbers
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a large bowl. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate 45 minutes., Meanwhile, pour remaining marinade in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high, 45 minutes. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade in bowl. Add shrimp to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until shrimp turn pink, about 20 minutes, stirring once; drain., Cut each cucumber into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Scoop out centers, leaving bottoms intact. Pipe cream cheese onto each cucumber slice; top with shrimp and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MARINATED SHRIMP CANAPES



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A lady I worked with many years ago gave me a recipe box filled with her recipes (she was a wonderful cook). This was one of her recipes. Great for a dinner party.

Provided by Denise in NH

Categories     Christmas

Time 1h

Yield 1 tray of canapes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb cooked medium shrimp (I buy the frozen, pre-cooked)
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 pint sour cream
1 -2 large peeled cucumber
1 box garlic melba rounds

Steps:

  • Marinated cooked shrimp for 1 hour in dressing in the refrigerator.
  • Drain and place shrimp on individual slices of cucumbers then place this on the Melba Rounds and top with dabs of sour cream.
  • Arrange on serving dish and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CITRUS MARINATED SHRIMP



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My Mom served this as a starter to dinner last week. I don't know where it was originally published but it's accredited to Peter Dorsey of Warwick, Rhode Island The preparation time does not include the 24 hour marinating time. My Mom didn't marinate the shrimp for the full 24 hours and the dish was still delicious.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 lemon slices, thin slices
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup water
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 lb shrimp, unshelled (about 32)
1/4 cup ketchup
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 white onion, thinly sliced
salt and pepper, to taste
lettuce leaf, for lining the plates

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add shrimp and boil them, covered, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until pink and just firm to the touch.
  • Drain shrimp in colander, refresh them under cold water, and shell and devein them.
  • In a bowl, combine ketchup, garlic, vegetable oil, lemon juice, sugar, celery seeds, mustard seeds, Tabasco, organe, onion and salt and pepper.
  • Toss shrimp with marinade and chill mixture, covered, for 24 hours.
  • Drain shrimp and arrange on lettuce leaves on serving plates.

CITRUS SHRIMP



Citrus Shrimp image

A light, healthy way to enjoy shrimp. A great summer dish. You can also throw the shrimps on a skewer and BBQ on the grill.

Provided by SBorodko

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 oranges, zested and juiced
3 limes, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
3 cloves garlic
1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 362.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CITRUS MARINATED SHRIMP COCKTAIL



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Provided by Maria Budde

Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     No-Cook     Low Cal     Lemon     Orange     Shrimp     Spring     Bon Appétit     California     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 Appetizer Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orange juice
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup vodka
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 pounds cooked peeled large shrimp
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

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.

CITRUS GARLIC SHRIMP



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Garlic is paired with sunny citrus in this special shrimp and linguine combination. "This is one of my husband's favorites," shares Diane Jackson of Las Vegas, Nevada. "And it's pretty enough for company," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) linguine
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
5 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Shredded Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the next eight ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a large skillet; bring to boil. Reduce heat, stir in the shrimp; simmer, uncovered for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. , Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp that is peeled and deveined.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes, you can marinate them for as little as 15 minutes.
  • Be sure to pat the shrimp dry before cooking them, so that they will brown evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the shrimp. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the shrimp canapés immediately, while they are still warm and crispy.

Conclusion:

These citrus-marinated shrimp canapés are a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The shrimp are marinated in a flavorful citrus mixture, then grilled or broiled until cooked through. They are served on top of crispy crostini and topped with a dollop of tangy citrus mayonnaise. These canapés are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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