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Bold Citrus Shrimp

This is the only way my finicky teenagers will eat seafood. They love the robust citrus flavor of the skillet-prepared shrimp.—Suzanne Kesel, Cohocton, New York

5 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min.

Ingredients

2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp
2/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
4-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns, crushed
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Directions

Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails on. Butterfly each shrimp
along the outside curve.
In a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice, lime juice, brown sugar
and ginger. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half,
about 10 minutes. Stir in the jalapeno, lemon peel, lime peel,
peppercorns and salt; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat.
Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil. When cool, coat shrimp with sauce
mixture.
In a large skillet, cook shrimp in remaining oil in batches over
medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn
pink. Yield: 5 servings.

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Bold Citrus Shrimp (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 6 shrimp equals 298 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 221 mg cholesterol, 573 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 30 g protein.

Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.