Seafood Starter
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and zesty Seafood Starter, a crowd-pleasing dish that highlights tender, juicy shrimp infused with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. This quick and easy recipe—ready in under 20 minutes—features succulent shrimp marinated in a tantalizing blend of fresh lemon and orange zest, minced garlic, and a touch of red chili flakes for optional heat. Cooked to perfection in buttery, citrusy sauce, the shrimp are finished with a sprinkle of parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Perfect for entertaining or a light, flavorful meal, this seafood dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread to soak up the irresistible sauce or served over arugula for a refreshing salad-style presentation. Whether hosting a dinner party or treating yourself, this recipe is sure to impress with its bold flavors and elegant simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, half of the lemon juice, half of the orange juice, salt, and black pepper. Add the chili flakes if you prefer some heat.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly in the marinade. Let them sit in the marinade for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Once the butter is melted and slightly bubbling, add the marinated shrimp (reserve the marinade).
Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the reserved marinade into the skillet. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Turn off the heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp.
Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate, drizzling the citrus garlic sauce from the skillet on top.
Serve warm with crusty bread or over a bed of arugula as a light seafood starter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.4 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 883 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 2944 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 110.9 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 423 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1635 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
