Easy Gulf-Style Citrus Shrimp

Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 10 min.


Ingredients:


1 - lime
1 - medium orange
6 - Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1/4 - cup chopped green onions
3/4 - teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 - teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 - pound (31 to 35) medium fresh raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/4 - cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 - package (9-ounce) refrigerated fettucine, cooked




M.O.P:


Remove zest of lime and orange using citrus zester or fine grater.


Juice lime and reserve 2 tablespoons juice.


Juice orange and reserve juice.


In a 10-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter until sizzling.


Next, add green onions, cumin and pepper sauce.


Cook over medium-high heat fro 1 to 2 minutes or until onions are softened.


Add shrimp and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.


Remove shrimp and set aside.




Increase heat to high and add reserved lime juice and orange juice to same skillet.


Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1/3 cup.


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, you want to spoon shrimp mixture over hot cooked fettuccine.