Citrus Crusted Shrimp with Ginger Starfruit A

Name: Citrus Crusted Shrimp with Ginger Starfruit A
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large shrimp; 2 each lemons zested and juiced; 2 each limes zested and juiced; 1 each jalapeno pepper diced; 1 tablespoon white peppercorns crushed; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon ginger root sliced; 2 each starfruit sliced crosswise; 2 ounces rum

Servings: persons

1
The zest is the colored part of the lemon and lime rind.
2
Use a vegetable peeler to remove it, then chop it finely.
3
Peel shrimp and butterfly by cutting lengthwise so that shrimp open like a book and lie almost flat.
4
Don't cut them in half.
5
Combine lemon and lime zest, jalapeno, and white peppercorns and set aside.
6
Combine lemon and lime juice with brown sugar in a small saucepan and simme until 3 tablespoons are left.
7
Add the salt and zest mixture.
8
Cook for one more minute and remove from heat.
9
Moisten with 1 tablespoon olive oil and l cool.
10
Press the mixture onto both sides of the butterflied shrimp, then sear in olive oil.
11
Cook for one minute, then add the starfruit and ginger.
12
Add the rum, swirl it around in the pan for a few seconds, and serve.

398

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large shrimp, 2 each lemons zested and juiced, 2 each limes zested and juiced, 1 each jalapeno pepper diced, and more.

Yes, Citrus Crusted Shrimp with Ginger Starfruit A falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!