Sauteed Orange Shrimp with Rice

Name: Sauteed Orange Shrimp with Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Dinners, Asian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt

"My family loves this fast and flavorful recipe. It takes minutes to prepare but tastes like it took all day—and it’s just as wonderful served over noodles.” Radelle Knappenberger — Oviedo, Florida

Ingredients

1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shrimp and garlic in oil and butter for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
Combine cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; stir in the basil and salt. Gradually stir into the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 365 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.

Originally published as Sauteed Orange Shrimp Over Rice in Simple & Delicious March/April 2010

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queenzookie

Mar 22, 2013

super easy and super fast, but kind of bland. I would add more garlic and crushed red pepper next time, and use more orange juice - there wasn't much sauce.
skymom747

Sep 10, 2010

Great recipe! We make it all the time - it couldn't be any easier :)
ezondii

May 22, 2010

Fast, great tasting and right to the recipe box!
elainef

Apr 21, 2010

We love it! Its quick and easy and I've made it twice already. Its a keeper! Our daughter has to eat a gluten-free diet so this is perfect.
wormsby

Mar 13, 2010

Fast, delicious, and easy to make on busy weeknights. Great Recipe.