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.
Foto: Barefeet In The KitchenIngredients
- 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)
Steps
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.
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