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Grilled Key West Shrimp with Florida Citrus

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Indulge in Grilled Key West shrimp marinated in a flavorful Florida citrus blend, perfect for a tropical-inspired meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Florida Pink Grapefruit Juice
  • 2 cups Florida Orange Juice*
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 teaspoons seeded and chopped jalapeno
  • 1-1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 16 Key West shrimp
    *May substitute Florida Orange Juice from Concentrate

For Stew

  • 1 whole tomato
  • 2-3 medium red potatoes
  • 1/8 cup minced red onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 Florida Pink Grapefruit, peeled and cut into segments
  • 1 Florida orange, peeled and cut into segments
Grilled Key West Shrimp with Florida Citrus Nutrition Facts. Text as follows: 4 servings per container, serving size 615 grams. Per serving: 450 calories; Total Fat 9g (12% DV); Saturated Fat 0g (0% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 110mg (37% DV); Sodium 640mg (28% DV); Total Carbohydrate 72g (26% DV); Dietary Fiber 6g (21% DV); Total Sugars 44g (Includes 12g Added Sugars, 24% DV); Protein 18g; Vitamin D 0mcg (0% DV); Calcium 154mg (10% DV); Iron 1mg (6% DV); Potassium 1422mg (30% DV).

Preparation

In small sauce pan combine all ingredients except the shrimp and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until liquid is reduced by half. Pour through fine strainer, reserving liquid and chill until cool. Pour 2/3 of marinade over shrimp reserving remaining marinade for stew (recipe to follow). Let shrimp marinate in covered container in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours- (Tip: Marinade can be prepared ahead of time and shrimp can marinate in refrigerator for up to 48 hours before cooking and serving).

For Stew: Core and dice tomato into 1/2-inch cubes, removing seeds. Cut red potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and blanch until tender (approximately 4 minutes). In a sauté pan, heat up the reserved marinade until boiling. Once boiling, add potatoes, tomato, red onion and cilantro. Reduce sauce by 3/4 then add citrus segments.

While sauce is cooking, remove shrimp from marinade. Discard used marinade. On char broiler or grill top, grill shrimp for approximately 2 minutes on each side. Serve shrimp on bed of rice with stew ladled on top.

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