Spicy Citrus Garlic Shrimp Sauté

Ingredients

- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Shrimp:
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly.

2. Create the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and set aside.

3. Sauté the Garlic:
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add 4 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

4. Cook the Shrimp:
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are opaque.

5. Thicken the Sauce:
- Stir the orange juice mixture once more and pour it over the shrimp in the skillet.
- Allow the sauce to come to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp well.

6. Finish and Serve:
- Taste the dish and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove the pan from heat and serve the shrimp immediately with your choice of side dish, such as rice or a green salad.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

- PT10M
10 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Spicy Shrimp
- Citrus Shrimp
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Orange Sauce Shrimp
- Quick Dinner
- Seafood
- Shrimp Sauté
- Easy Shrimp Recipe
- Weeknight Meal
- Flavorful Dinner

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 760 calories (total for the dish)

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