Star Shrimp: Seafood and Aquaculture

Star Shrimp

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Seafood-4057

Ingredients

1	pound Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4	cup green onions
1/2	cup orange juice
3	cloves garlic
1/3	cup soy sauce
1 1/2	tablespoons fresh ginger
1/4	cup sherry
2-3	carambolas, sliced
2	tablespoons sugar
1	tablespoon cornstarch
1	tablespoon butter

Preparation

Combine orange juice, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, green onion, garlic and ginger in a blender and process. Marinate the shrimp in the sauce for 1-2 hours. Strain the marinade from shrimp and reserve. Thread shrimp and carambola on skewers. Grill or pan fry 2-3 minutes or until opaque in center. Combine cornstarch and the reserved marinade; mix well and bring to a boil. Add butter and remove from heat. Serve sauce over shrimp kabobs.

Yield
5 servings

Star Shrimp

Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your local store.