1/28/07

Citrus Shrimp

Citrus Shrimp

Serves 4

2 Tablespoons olive oil
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1(16-ounce) bag frozen green peas
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup dry white wine
1-1/2 pounds large (16-20 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Juice of one lime
1(16-ounce) bag frozen green peas
4 cups white rice, cooked
1 lime, cut in wedges

Put oil and butter in a large sauté pan on medium-high heat. When oil is hot add onion, yellow and red peppers, pepper flakes and garlic. Saute until the vegetables are soft but not browned, about 4 minutes.

Add peas, orange juice and wine to the pan. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute.

Add the shrimp and lime juice to the pan. Stir to combine. Cook 3-5 minutes until shrimp just turn pink.

Spoon shrimp over rice and garnish with lime wedges

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