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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7 Responses to “Herbed Mustard Salmon”

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Sues — February 25, 2013 at 1:32 pm

I’m always looking for new ways to prepare salmon, too, and I love the idea of herbed mustard!
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Shannon — February 25, 2013 at 9:32 pm

this looks so flavorful and juicy! delish 🙂
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Megan — February 26, 2013 at 8:17 pm

Jeff doesn’t love salmon, but I bet I could get him to eat it with this topping. Sounds so flavorful!
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Kristina — March 13, 2013 at 4:20 pm
This looks amazing! I have everything for the sauce already other than the Dijon Mustard. Do you think I can use regular mustard?
- beantownbaker — March 13th, 2013 @ 8:45 pm
  
  It would definitely have a different flavor profile, but I love regular mustard! I think it would be great – let me know what you think of it.
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Sandy — May 23, 2013 at 9:40 am
Made this last night! SO good! My boyfriend and i both finished our plates and he declared this recipe as a keeper! Thanks so much for keeping it easy!
- beantownbaker — June 10th, 2013 @ 1:15 pm
  
  So glad you guys enjoyed it! I love recipes like this where you can customize it and still have dinner on the table in no time flat.