Florida Citrus BBQ Shrimp

Florida Citrus BBQ Shrimp

Juicy shrimp glazed in a tangy orange-barbecue sauce, charred fast over high heat.

Total 45 min Makes 4 servings Calories 285/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal

Allergens

Shellfish, Dairy

This Florida-style take on BBQ shrimp pairs sweet citrus with smoky barbecue sauce for a glaze that caramelizes quickly under high heat. Shrimp cook in minutes, making this a weeknight-friendly dinner or a quick appetizer for a backyard gathering. Serve over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, barbecue sauce, melted butter, garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.

  2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt and black pepper.

  3. Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear until just pink on the bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes.

  5. Flip the shrimp and pour the citrus-barbecue sauce mixture into the skillet.

  6. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.

  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

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    Florida Citrus BBQ Shrimp

    This Florida-style take on BBQ shrimp pairs sweet citrus with smoky barbecue sauce for a glaze that caramelizes quickly under high heat. Shrimp cook in minutes, making this a weeknight-friendly dinner or a quick appetizer for a backyard gathering. Serve over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce.

    45 min 4 servings 285 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
    • 1/2 cup orange juice
    • 1 teaspoon orange zest
    • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
    • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
    • 1 lime, cut into wedges

    Method

    1. 1

      In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, barbecue sauce, melted butter, garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.

    2. 2

      Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt and black pepper.

    3. 3

      Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

    4. 4

      Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear until just pink on the bottom, about 1 1/2 minutes.

    5. 5

      Flip the shrimp and pour the citrus-barbecue sauce mixture into the skillet.

    6. 6

      Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.

    7. 7

      Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

    8. 8

      Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.