Spicey Orange Shrimp

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

I made this spicey shrimp for Hubby’s birthday dinner as a first course. We both really enjoyed it. It has a nice level of kick followed by the sweetness of the orange. We’ll definitely be making this again. I think I got too impatient with the sauce because it didn’t thicken. But it was still really good. This would also be great served over pasta like shrimp scampi.

Spicey Orange Shrimp – from thePioneerWoman.com
2 dozen 26-30 per pound deveined shrimp
3/4 cup orange juice
2-4 cloves garlic
3 Tbsp salted butter
1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning

Peel and dry shrimp. Set aside on a paper towel.

Thinly slice garlic cloves (I minced using my garlic press). Add garlic and other spices to the OJ.

In a large skillet over high heat, melt 2 Tbsp butter. Add shrimp and cook 30-60 seconds before beginning to flip. Cook for another 30-60 seconds. Remove shrimp from pan. Leave heat on high.

Once butter and drippings have begun to smoke slightly, add the OJ mixture to the pan and stir. Add the last Tbsp of butter. After a few minutes, the sauce will be thicker.

Return shrimp to pan and toss to coat

Appetizers / Snacks, Main Meal, Seafood

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9 Responses to “Cranberry, Caramelized Onion, and Goat Cheese Dip”

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oneordinaryday — January 11, 2010 at 2:10 pm

Bookmarked!! Sounds awesome!
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Colleen — January 11, 2010 at 4:15 pm

That sounds yummy! I don’t like goat cheese, but bet it would be good with feta too.
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Julie — January 11, 2010 at 8:17 pm

Sounds like a wonderful combo…except like Colleen, I’ve finally come to admit I don’t like goat cheese. Could use more cream cheese I suppose.
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nutmegnanny — January 12, 2010 at 12:27 am

Goat cheese is my ultimate favorite! Can’t wait to try this delicious dip 🙂
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Colleen — January 12, 2010 at 10:35 pm

This looks delicious! I can’t wait to make it! Although the cheddar cheese is throwing me off though – did it really match in flavor? Do you think something like asiago would work?
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Jen — January 13, 2010 at 12:35 am

I agree Colleen, the cheddar does seem out of place. In all honesty, you couldn’t taste it. The goat cheese / cream cheese mixture and caramelized onions and cranberries are all pretty prominent flavors. I’m sure any shredded cheese would be fine.
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Colleen — February 13, 2010 at 1:53 pm

Just posted this – delicious! It will be one of my standards from now on!
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Lisa Burnett — February 13, 2010 at 10:29 pm

what do i do with the pecans if i choose to use them?
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Jen — February 13, 2010 at 10:32 pm

Lisa – I’d mix them into the Cranberry mixture or layer them between the cheese and the cranberry layers.