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Crispy Shrimp with Citrus Glaze

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Crispy Shrimp with Citrus GlazeNoel Barnhurst

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 10 (first-course) servings

Ingredients

Glaze

1 cup fresh tangerine juice or orange juice
1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Shrimp

2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
30 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact
3/4 cup sesame seeds (about 3 3/4 ounces)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
5 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
Fresh mint leaves

Preparation

  1. For glaze:

    Step 1

    Bring all ingredients to boil in medium saucepan. Boil until slightly syrupy and reduced to 1 cup, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)

  2. For shrimp:

    Step 2

    Place large rack on baking sheet. Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl until well blended. Add shrimp; toss. Spread sesame seeds in pie dish. Dip shrimp into seeds, coating both sides. Place coated shrimp on rack.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of shrimp; sauté until golden outside and opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

  3. Step 4

    Divide lettuce among 10 plates. Top with shrimp. Drizzle glaze over shrimp. Garnish with mint.

TagsTangerineCitrusFruitOrangeGrapefruitLemonLimeGarlicRoot VegetableVegetablePaprikaHerbs & SpicesShrimpShellfishSeafoodIceberg LettuceLettuceLeafy GreensMainDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeSauteBon Appétit
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