Orange-Garlic Shrimp with Sweet Peas
Succulent shrimp cooked in a tangy orange-garlic sauce, served alongside a buttery pea medley. This delightful combination of flavors creates a zesty and wholesome dish that will satisfy your taste buds.
ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup sweet peas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
steps
- 1.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 2.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3.
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- 4.
Sauté the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and curl up.
- 5.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- 6.
In the same skillet, add the orange juice, zest, and sugar.
- 7.
Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it reduces and thickens slightly (about 3-4 minutes).
- 8.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss them in the orange-garlic sauce.
- 9.
Meanwhile, steam the sweet peas until tender.
- 10.
Heat a pat of butter in a separate pan and add the steamed peas.
- 11.
Sauté the peas for 2 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- 12.
Serve the orange-garlic shrimp over a bed of buttery sweet peas.
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