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.

Provided by diner524

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 19m

Yield 4 serving(s)

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:

  • 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.

Radwan Fakih
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This recipe looks easy to follow. I'm excited to try it out.


Tech Lover
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I love shrimp and I love citrus, so this recipe is perfect for me.


Louise Rautenbach
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This dish sounds amazing. I'm definitely going to try it.


Shaban Samra786
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.


kaisar hamid
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This dish is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and everyone will love it.


Pelumi Ojo
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I'll definitely be making this dish again. It's simple to make and the results are amazing!


Maggie Macharia
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp was juicy and tender, and the sauce was tangy and sweet.


IMRAN CHUDHARY
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I'm not a huge seafood fan, but this dish was really good. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was light and flavorful.


Peace Aisha
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp was flavorful and the sauce was delicious.


em_ Mahnoor
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Xolisa Hina
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This Gulf-style citrus shrimp was a hit with my family! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the citrus marinade gave it a delicious flavor.