Orange Garlic Shrimp
This orange garlic shrimp packs a whole lot of awesome flavor with little more than some orange juice, fresh garlic, and a dash of spices.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium size raw shrimp 26-30 pieces
- 4 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup good quality orange juice
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste and reduce for less heat)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
Instructions
- Thaw and peel the shrimp. Dry the peeled shrimp with a paper towel and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, old bay, and cornstarch. Set this aside next to the stove.
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the shrimp and spread them out across the pan. Let it cook without touching for about a minute, then stir and spread out again, turning over pieces as needed. It should take just a couple of minutes to cook the shrimp. Transfer the shrimp from the pan to a plate when it begins turning pink and opaque, and barely forms a C-shape.
- Leave the pan over the heat on high. When the pan with the drippings starts to just slightly smoke, add the orange juice mixture to the pan. Stir with a spatula, scraping up all the bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the last tablespoon of butter to the sauce and reduce heat to a low simmer. Stirring occasionally, let it cook for a few minutes. The sauce should thicken just slightly.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Let them mingle for just a few seconds and then serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 711mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 708IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg