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Orange-Balsamic Shrimp Pasta

January 11, 2017 by Amy 6 Comments

Orange-Balsamic Shrimp Pasta is sautéed shrimp,  coated in a spicy and tangy citrus sauce that is out of this world!

Orange-Balsamic Shrimp Pasta

I’ve made this Orange Balsamic Shrimp Pasta three times now, and we just keep falling deeper and deeper in love.

It’s another winner from Barefeet in the Kitchen’s new Weeknight Dinner Cookbook.

This recipe is titled Fiery Orange Shrimp Pasta in the book, which was quite appropriate considering how much red pepper flakes, cayenne, and black pepper it originally called for. But Lordy, it was too spicy for the kids..and me! I cut back on the seasoning to suit us and there was plenty of sauce to accommodate for more pasta, so I upped that.

Orange-Balsamic Shrimp Pasta in pan

All in all, this dish is FABULOUS.

I can’t even explain how wonderful the orange-balsamic sauce is. It’s got a kick, but is balanced perfectly by the tangy vinegar and citrusy orange juice. It would be great over rice, as well!

Orange-Balsamic Shrimp Pasta

Put this on your weekly menu – you won’t regret it!

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Orange-Balsamic Shrimp Pasta - sautéed shrimp are coated in a spicy and tangy citrus sauce that is out of this world!
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Orange-Balsamic Shrimp Pasta
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Orange-Balsamic Shrimp Pasta is sautéed shrimp, coated in a spicy and tangy citrus sauce that is out of this world!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: orange balsamic shrimp, shrimp pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 400 kcal
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces thin spaghetti
  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp , peeled and deveined, thawed
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup golden balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 6 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
  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.
  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.

  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
Orange-Balsamic Shrimp Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 201mg67%
Sodium 986mg41%
Potassium 394mg11%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 535IU11%
Vitamin C 49mg59%
Calcium 143mg14%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

adapted from Weeknight Dinner Cookbook

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Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, Dinner, Pasta, Shrimp Tagged With: balsamic, orange juice, Pasta, shrimp

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Comments

  1. Haley says

    May 4, 2017 at 2:47 am

    I never cooked shrimps and this recipe looks a little hard for me. Doesn’t mean that I`m a quitter … I will let you know what/how I did it.

    Reply
  2. Heather says

    January 27, 2017 at 12:24 am

    What is golden balsamic vinegar?

    Reply
    • Amy @Belly Full says

      January 27, 2017 at 6:39 am

      It’s balsamic vinegar, but gold in color. Both sold next to each other in the grocery store. I prefer it in light colored sauces like this one.

      Reply
  3. Nicole says

    January 26, 2017 at 5:40 am

    Is this Reciepe your adjusted less spicy one?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy @Belly Full says

      January 26, 2017 at 6:27 am

      Yes! It still has a kick, though (albeit perfect amount IMHO.) But if you don’t like spicy at all, you could cut back on the cracked red pepper and cayenne even a little more.

      Reply
  4. Mary says

    January 17, 2017 at 9:29 am

    I’m so glad you like the shrimp! (and oh my gosh, YES, it’s a spicy recipe in the book!! My oldest and my husband adore it that way.) Your photos are gorgeous and now I’m craving this pasta like mad. Thanks for the love for the cookbook!

    Reply

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