Spicy Sweet Orange Shrimp
Spicy, smoky and sweet - this orange shrimp is a perfect dish for a romantic evening at home.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 oranges zested and juiced
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 bunch green onions
- Jasmine Rice
- 1 Orange Zested and Juiced separate from the previous
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp, pat dry and place in a bowl
- Put the chipotle, orange zest and juice from the 2 oranges, and the brown sugar into
- a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Toss this mixture with the shrimp and set aside.
- Cook the jasmine rice according to the package directions (mine takes about 15
- minutes)
- 5 minutes before the rice is finished, toss in the orange zest from the 3 rd orange and
- 2 Tbsp green onions.
- Now is when you start cooking the shrimp, too.
- Toss the shrimp into a hot skillet – I use cast iron- and cook until pink. This is about
- 3 to 4 minutes each side. Then squeeze a bit more orange juice over the shrimp, toss
- in some green onions and stir.
- Serve up the rice, with a squeeze of fresh orange juice, a sprinkle of orange zest and
- top with shrimp and fresh green onions
Notes
You can add a bit more depth to the flavor of your rice by toasting it lightly in a pan before cooking it (just a little tip)
If your palate is a bit sensitive to heat, start with 1/2 a chipotle pepper - if it's still too hot, drizzle some honey over the shrimp to help alleviate the burn.
If your palate is a bit sensitive to heat, start with 1/2 a chipotle pepper - if it's still too hot, drizzle some honey over the shrimp to help alleviate the burn.