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  • Citrus Chili Shrimp

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    Ingredients

    • 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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