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Orange-Balsamic Shrimp Pasta
Orange-Balsamic Shrimp Pasta is sautéed shrimp, coated in a spicy and tangy citrus sauce that is out of this world! This easy recipe comes together in only 25 minutes, perfect for dinner on a busy weeknight or any night!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- bowl
- whisk
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2
In the meantime, pat all the shrimp dry.
3
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.
cornstarch3 teaspoonsorange juice2 cupsgarlic (, minced)6 cloves
4
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.
5
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.
orange juice2 cups
6
Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter, the cooked pasta, cooked shrimp, and parsley. Toss to coat.
7
Serve in individual bowls right away and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
400 kcal
fat Content
8 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
11 g
sodium Content
986 mg
protein Content
24 g
cholesterol Content
201 mg
carbohydrate Content
56 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
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