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Florida Citrus Marinated Shrimp

Prep Time 35 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Chill 30 mins
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lemons, halved
  • 2 orange, halved
  • 2 Tablespoons OSA Gourmet Datil Zest Seasoning Blend  (You can substitute 1 Tablespoon crushed red pepper, or other seasoning blend of choice.)
  • 2 pound  fresh shrimp, unpeeled
  • 2 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed, if possible
  • 2 cups grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed, if possible
  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice.
  • 1 Tablespoon OSA Gourmet Datil Zest Seasoning Blend  (You can substitute 1 Tablespoon crushed red pepper, or other seasoning blend of choice.)
  • Lettuce, spinach, endive or cabbage leaves for presentation
  • Slices of lemon, lime, grapefruit &/or pineapple slices for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large cook pot or Dutch oven, add 10 to 12 cups of water, the lemon and lime halves and 1 Tablespoon OSA Gourmet Datil Zest Seasoning Blend. Bring to a boil.
  • Add shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp just turn pink. Do not overcook.
  • Once shrimp turn pink, immediately remove them from the pot to a large bowl of ice water, to stop the cooking process.
  • After a minute or 2 of sitting in the ice bath, drain the shrimp.
  • Peel shrimp, leaving the tail on.
  • Devein if desired, by using a sharp paring knife to gently cut down the back of the shrimp and remove the black vein, Discard the veins.
  • In a large shallow sealable plastic container or large zip top bag, combine the fruit juices and 1 Tablespoon OSA Gourmet Datil Zest Seasoning Blend,
  • Add the shrimp and cover the container or seal the bag.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Drain off the liquid.
  • Shrimp may be served as an appetizer, plated on a bed of greens with fresh fruit slices for garnish, or served over a salad.
  • Serve with your favorite seafood cocktail sauce.