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Shrimp and Asparagus in Spicy Orange Sauce

The "spicy" in this recipe doesn't mean HOT - it means warm and flavourful and comes from a magical mix of cumin, orange juice and chili flakes. This is a one-skillet, 30 minute start-to-finish, show-stopper.
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Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 453kcal
Author: Whosqueen
Cost: $16

Ingredients

  • 340 g shrimp
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 2 navel oranges
  • 1 med red pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tspn red chili flakes
  • 1 tspn cumin
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbspn olive oil
  • 2 tbspn butter

Instructions

  • Peel and clean shrimp - get the black line OUT. Set aside in a colander to dry out.
  • Prepare asparagus - remove hard ends
  • Dice red pepper
  • Mince garlic
  • Heat skillet on medium, with 1 tbspn oil and 1 tbspn butter
  • Add garlic and cook for a minute but don't let it brown
  • Dry shrimp on paper towel and add to the pan
  • Add zest of one of the oranges
  • Once the shrimp is beginning to colour nicely, add the asparagus and diced red pepper
  • Add cumin and red chili flakes
  • Add orange juice and additional tbspn butter
  • Add salt and pepper to taste
  • I challenge you NOT to drink the juice once you're done with the shrimp and asparagus!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 305mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 1296mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 4434IU | Vitamin C: 172mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 7mg | Net Carbs: 22g