Asian Orange Shrimp And Pasta Recipes

ORANGE-BALSAMIC SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• In the meantime, pat all the shrimp dry.
• In a large bowl, add the cornstarch, red pepper flakes, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the balsamic vinegar until the cornstarch is completely dissolved. Whisk in the orange juice and garlic. Set aside.
• Warm olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large stainless steel pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer as best you can; sear for 1 minute. With tongs, flip them over and cook for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are mostly pink and cooked through. With a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a warming plate.
• Add orange juice mixture to the pan and increase heat to high; bring to a simmer and cook for about 1 minute to thicken slightly.
• Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter, the cooked pasta, cooked shrimp, and parsley. Toss to coat.
• Serve in individual bowls right away and enjoy!

ORANGE SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
• In the meantime, in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoons butter and when hot, add the garlic and cook until lightly browned about 1 minute Add in the shallots and cook until soft about 1 minute Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, 3 to 5 minute Remove and set aside.
• To the skillet over high heat, add the wine, orange juice, orange zest and thyme and deglaze the skillet. Bring to a boil, lower heat to low and simmer 1 minute Return the shrimp, add in the remaining oil, butter and basil and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if needed, heat through; adding the pasta water if needed. Plate and serve over pasta.