Tuesday, March 09, 2004

Shrimp with Spicy Orange Flavor

Emmie was over to watch the Academy Awards the other night and I had a package of shrimp in the fridge. I quickly went on the Martha Stewart website and found this recipe courtesy of Mark Bittman.

It was light and delicious and we served it over some couscous. Add a glass of wine and it makes a satisfying meal.

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 or 4 large cloves garlic, cut into thin slivers
2 or more small dried hot red chiles
Grated zest of one orange
Freshly squeezed juice from one orange
16 large shrimp, peeled
Coarse salt
1/4 cup minced cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste

Combine oil and garlic in a skillet no larger than 10 inches across. Turn the heat to medium, and cook until the garlic begins to sizzle, then turn the heat to medium-low. When garlic is blond, stir in chiles, orange zest, and orange juice. Add shrimp, and raise the heat to high.

Cook, stirring occasionally and sprinkling with salt, until the shrimp are all pink, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and add most of the cilantro and the lemon juice. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve garnished with the remaining cilantro.

Posted by Maria @ 2:35 PM