Citrus Shrimp Recipe
This Lemon Shrimp is an easy and effortless seafood recipe filled with wonderful lemon and orange flavor notes that elevates weeknight meals.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 pounds medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 medium orange cut into wedges
- 1 medium lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, onion, 2 teaspoons of the parsley, and pepper. Pour the mixture into a large skillet set over medium heat. Pour the mixture into a large skillet set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the shrimp, cover, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. Top with the remaining parsley.
- Serve with the orange and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Allow the cooked shrimp to cool to room temperature before storing.
- Place the cooled shrimp in an airtight container. This helps to maintain its freshness.
- Store the container in the refrigerator as soon as possible. Cooked shrimp should be refrigerated within two hours of cooking to ensure its safety and quality.
- For the best quality, aim to consume the shrimp within 3 days. After this period, the shrimp might start losing its freshness and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 571mg | Sodium: 1763mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 60.3mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 5.1mg