Best 8 Spicy Citrus Shrimp Recipes

SPICY CITRUS SHRIMP WITH ROASTED KALE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• Toss the kale with 3 tablespoons olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Add 1/3 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Roast the kale, tossing halfway through, until tender and lightly charred, 16 to about 20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, toss the shrimp and red onion with the harissa and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil on another rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a medium bowl and scrape the onion and any accumulated juices into the bowl with the kale.
• Add the almonds, pomegranate seeds, endive, oranges and lemon juice to the kale mixture and toss; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates and top with the shrimp.

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.

CITRUS GARLIC SHRIMP

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.

CRISPY SHRIMP WITH CITRUS GLAZE

Steps:

• For glaze:
• Bring all ingredients to boil in medium saucepan. Boil until slightly syrupy and reduced to 1 cup, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)
• For shrimp:
• Place large rack on baking sheet. Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl until well blended. Add shrimp; toss. Spread sesame seeds in pie dish. Dip shrimp into seeds, coating both sides. Place coated shrimp on rack.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of shrimp; sauté until golden outside and opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
• Divide lettuce among 10 plates. Top with shrimp. Drizzle glaze over shrimp. Garnish with mint.

SPICY CITRUS GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place shrimp in large sealable plastic bag.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the marinade ingredients.
• Pour over shrimp and seal bag.
• Marinate for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile preheat barbeque grill on high heat.
• Remove shrimp from bag and pat dry.
• Lightly oil the grill and place shrimp directly on grill.
• Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side.

STICKY CRISPY ORANGE SHRIMP

Steps:

• For the sauce: Put the orange juice, ginger, honey, soy sauce, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, vinegar, sesame oil, salt and garlic in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat and whisk thoroughly to incorporate the cornstarch into the liquid. If you have a few lumps remaining, that is fine. Heat until bubbling and starting to thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• For the crispy shrimp: Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
• Add the flour, salt and pepper to a shallow dish. Crack the eggs into a second shallow dish and beat well. Place the panko in a third dish. Bread the shrimp by dipping them first in the flour mixture and shaking off any excess, then in the egg and finally in the breadcrumbs, pressing to make sure each shrimp has an even coating.
• Fry the shrimp in 2 batches, flipping halfway through, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Before serving, add the sauce to the bottom of a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss gently to coat. Serve over rice and garnish with the sliced scallions.

SPICY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel shrimp. Place shrimp in bowl with all ingredients except vegetable oil. Set aside for at least 1 hour
• Heat oven to 425°F. Coat baking pan with vegetable oil. Spread shrimp evenly on bottom of pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

JON'S SPICY CITRUS SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except shrimp in a heavy plastic freezer bag, or in a large, shallow bowl.
• Immerse shrimp in marinade, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Skewer shrimp and place on a baking sheet, pouring a little bit of marinade over each skewer.
• Broil 2-3 minutes each side.
• Optional - If you wish to, reserve and strain some of the marinade (prior to adding shrimp) into a small saucepan and bring to a boil, and let it reduce by about 1/4 in volume. This makes a tasty sauce accompaniment and is also good over rice!