Head On Citrus Shrimp
These head on citrus shrimp are an easy to make meal that is ready in 30 minutes and tastes amazing. Made with whole shrimp, white wine and lemons this is the perfect meal for those on the go and need a quick meal.
Equipment
- Casserole dish or oven safe pan
Ingredients
- 2½ pounds shrimp head on
- ¾ cup white wine
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons cut into wedges
- ¼ cup shallots chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, 220°C or gas mark 7.
- In a cast iron casserole dish or oven safe pan heat olive oil over medium heat. Add paprika and pepper and cook for 30 seconds, Add the shallots and cook until softened and start turning translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and salt and cook for another 30 seconds.¼ cup shallots, 1 tablespoon garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Add the white wine and butter, stirring until the butter has melted.¾ cup white wine, 4 tablespoons butter
- Add the shrimp, lemon zest, and lemon wedges.2½ pounds shrimp, 2 lemons, 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, top with a little parsley (optional), and serve.
Notes
For an extra char broil for 2 minutes uncovered
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Consume within 3 days.
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Consume within 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 38gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 324mgSodium: 334mgPotassium: 565mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 248IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 1mg
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