This vibrant dish features succulent shrimp coated in a bright, spicy crust of lemon and lime zest, jalape&# 195;±o, and white pepper. The glaze reduces down to a sticky, sweet-tangy sauce enriched with brown sugar and a splash of rum, adding depth and warmth. Fresh ginger and crisp starfruit slices provide a refreshing contrast to the rich, savory elements. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant appetizer, this recipe balances sweet, heat, and citrus in every bite. ItâÂÂs simple enough for everyday cooking but impressive enough for guests, using fresh ingredients to create a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Citrus Crusted Shrimp With Ginger Starfruit A
Description
This vibrant dish features succulent shrimp coated in a bright, spicy crust of lemon and lime zest, jalape&# 195;±o, and white pepper. The glaze reduces down to a sticky, sweet-tangy sauce enriched with brown sugar and a splash of rum, adding depth and warmth. Fresh ginger and crisp starfruit slices provide a refreshing contrast to the rich, savory elements. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant appetizer, this recipe balances sweet, heat, and citrus in every bite. ItâÂÂs simple enough for everyday cooking but impressive enough for guests, using fresh ingredients to create a restaurant-quality meal at home.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel and devein the shrimp. Butterfly them by making a shallow lengthwise cut along the back, cutting almost all the way through so they open like a book but remain attached at the tail.
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Finely zest the lemons and limes. Dice the jalapeño pepper.
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In a small saucepan, combine the lemon and lime juices with the brown sugar. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to about 3 tablespoons of syrupy liquid.
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Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the coarse salt, lemon/lime zest, diced jalapeño, and crushed white peppercorns. Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little olive oil if needed. Press the citrus-spice mixture onto both sides of the butterflied shrimp.
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Sear the crusted shrimp in the skillet for about 1 minute per side, until golden and cooked through.
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Add the sliced ginger and starfruit to the pan. Pour in the rum, swirling the pan for a few seconds to deglaze and create a final glaze.
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Serve immediately, garnished with the starfruit and ginger slices.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 314.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.0g8%
- Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
- Cholesterol 228.0mg76%
- Sodium 15101.0mg630%
- Total Carbohydrate 11.6g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
- Sugars 8.9g
- Protein 30.8g62%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
