Florida Orange Glazed Shrimp

2 cups Florida orange juice
2 Tbsp. triple sec liqueur
11⁄2 pounds Florida shrimp,
peeled and deveined
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. chopped hot pepper

Cook orange juice and triple sec in a large skillet until liquid has reduced to a very thick, honey-like consistency. Add shrimp and oil. Cook approximately 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are opaque in the center and liquid thickens again. Add soy sauce and chopped pepper. Mix well. Serve immediately. Yields: 4 servings.

Per serving: calories 211, calories from fat 21, fat total 2g, saturated fat 0g, cholesterol 261mg, total carbohydrates 5g, protein 35g.

Spring Bayou Shrimp

11⁄2 pounds Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup chopped lettuce
1 cup seeded, chopped tomatoes
1⁄2 cup chopped ripe olives
1⁄2 cup chopped green olives
1⁄2 cup chopped, dried tomatoes
2 Tbsp. crumbled Feta cheese
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. capers

Combine all ingredients and toss. Chill for at least one hour. Yield: 4 servings.

Per serving: calories 336, calories from fat 143, total fat 16g, saturated fat 2g, cholesterol 336mg, total carbohydrate 11g, protein 40g.

Orange Shrimp Salad

3⁄4 cup olive oil
1⁄4 cup vinegar
1⁄2 tsp. salt
1⁄4 tsp. pepper
1⁄2 pound fresh Florida spinach
3 large Florida oranges, peeled and cut into segments
1 medium red Florida onion,
sliced thin
1 pound cooked Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined

Mix oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside. On a large platter, make a bed of the spinach, then layer with orange segments, onion rings and shrimp. Pour oil mixture over all ingredients. Yield: 4 servings.

Per serving: calories 540, calories from fat 374, fat total 42g, saturated fat 5g, cholesterol 174mg, total carbohydrates 15g , protein 24g.