Citrus Shrimp Cocktail Recipes

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 SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Bring citrus juices, ketchup & garlic to boil.
• Add shrimp, reduce heat & simmer 2 minutes.
• Drain & chill shrimp, reserving citrus juices.
• Nest the bowl of citrus juices in a large bowl of ice & whisk until cool.
• Stir tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, olive oil, 1 teaspoons salt & hot sauce into citrus mixture.
• Add shrimp and toss to coat. Chill at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• To serve: Dip rims of martini or margarita glasses into lime juice & then dip into kosher salt. Spoon 1/4 cup avocado into glass & top with shrimp mixture. Serve with crackers.

CITRUS MARINATED SHRIMP COCKTAIL

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.

GULF-STYLE CITRUS SHRIMP

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.

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.

SHRIMP AND CITRUS COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Whisk together olive oil and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Pour mixture into a large zip-lock bag, add shrimp, seal bag and turn to coat.
• Chill 3 to 8 hours, turning occasionally.
• Drain shrimp mixture, and stir in orange segments and basil.
• Spoon mixture into chilled glasses or small serving bowls.

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.