Orange Shrimp Meal

I've never really liked Chinese food. If my family went to a buffet I would always eat the American food and, of course, the fortune cookie. Recently, I decided to become brave and try some orange chicken. I was hooked from there! You can bet your hard earned dollar that I've been making up for lost time! I also don't typically like shrimp unless it's fried. The fact that I made, and enjoyed this dish surprised me! found the shrimp recipe on THIS BLOG, and I put baked zucchini and green beans with brown rice along side the shrimp.

Shrimp

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the sauce:

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/8 cup ketchup

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup honey

1 tablespoon vinegar

3 cloves garlic, minced

Heat up a skillet between medium and medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with the pepper. Cover the bottom of the pan with cooking oil. Saute the shrimp until they're nice and pretty and sun kissed tan. While those babies are cooking make the sauce. Taste it, adjust to your liking. Once the shrimp is cooked all the way through pour the sauce in the pan, cover and let simmer on low until the sauce thickens. That's it! So easy.

Vegetables

1 zucchini per person

1 bag fresh green beans, cleaned with ends snapped off

1 teaspoon garlic

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat the tanning bed to 375 degrees. Wash the zucchini and cut the ends off, and then into strips. Single layet the zucchini and green beans on a pan, and sprinkle on the seasonings (adjust to taste.) Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until crisp. So yummy even for those who hate veggies!

Rice

No recipe for this one. Just use a box of rice, and cook with the instructions on the box!

So, when you're ready for this 15 minute; yet, gourmet meal just pop the veggies in the oven, and cook the shrimp and rice while their baking!

Bon Appetit!