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title: Citrus Skillet Shrimp
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/citrus-skillet-shrimp-5845b5218e8c6124d60c4d13
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Shellfish
tags:
  - Gluten Free
  - Eat First
  - Quick
  - Seafood
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 8100
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Bright citrus sauce perfectly complements the succulent shrimp
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Simple skillet meal that comes together in under 30 minutes
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Seafood%20Recipes/Shrimp/citrus-skillet-shrimp.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Bring 1 cup water and a pinch of @salt{1%tsp} to a boil in a #small pot{}. Once boiling, add @basmati rice{1%cup}, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender ~{15%minutes}. Remove from heat and keep covered.

Halve, peel, and thinly slice @red onion{1%unit}. Halve @poblano pepper{1%unit} lengthwise and remove the core and white ribs. Cut crosswise into thin strips. Thinly slice @garlic{2%cloves} and @green olives{½%cup}. Zest, halve, and juice @orange{1%unit} and @lemon{1%unit} into a #small bowl{}. Pick @oregano{1%tbsp} leaves from stems and roughly chop. Discard stems.

Heat 1 TBSP @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add poblano and onion and cook until softened and slightly charred ~{5%minutes}, tossing occasionally.

Add garlic, olives, oregano, and half the citrus juice to pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook until fragrant ~{3%minutes}, tossing.

Season @shrimp{12%pieces} with salt and pepper. Add to pan with remaining olive oil. Cook until pink and just firm ~{5%minutes}, tossing occasionally. Pour in remaining juice, along with 1 tsp orange zest and 1 tsp lemon zest. Toss and season with salt and pepper.

Fluff rice with a fork. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and remaining citrus zest. Divide rice between plates and top with shrimp and its sauce.