Best Asian Orange Shrimp And Pasta Recipes

ORANGE AND HONEY GLAZED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the orange juice, zest, honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.
• In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch. Whisk mixture into the saucepan. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened and bubbly.
• Keep sauce warm on medium-low heat while sautéing the shrimp.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or high-rimmed, large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
• Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add half of the shrimp to the pan. Cook until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Transfer shrimp to a medium bowl. Cover with foil to keep warm. Ditch oil in the skillet and wipe with a paper towel.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Repeat cooking the remaining shrimp, about 2 minutes per side.
• Return the first batch of shrimp to the pan. Stir in the orange honey glaze.
• Remove pan from heat. Add green onions (reserve some for garnish), parsley and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve shrimp with cooked rice. Garnish with extra parsley, cilantro and sliced green onions. Enjoy!

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!

PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND JALAPENO ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 1 minute per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Add green onions and jalapeno to skillet and saute 1 minute. Add wine and bring to a boil. Mix in orange juice and cream. Boil until reduced to thin sauce, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper, if desired.
• Add shrimp to sauce and cook until heated through. Add pasta and toss well. Sprinkle with minced fresh parsley and serve.

ASIAN SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• .Place cooked pasta in a large bowl. Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Drizzle over pasta. Add green onions, water chestnuts, & cilantro to pasta; toss.
• Sauté ginger & garlic in hot oil 1-2 minutes, do not let it turn brown. Add shrimp, lime juice, & pepper. Cook & stir 3-5 minutes, just until shrimp turn pink. Add to pasta; toss well.
• To serve, top with peanuts.