Mostaccioli And Shrimp With Tangerine-Basil Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
| Mostaccioli ziti/Other medium pasta ape | 1 Pound, uncooked | |
| Tangerine juice/Orange juice | 5 1⁄2 Cup (88 tbs), divided | |
| Yellow onion | 1 Large, minced | |
| Minced seeded jalapeno pepper | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Bay leaves | 2 | |
| Minced garlic | 2 Tablespoon, divided | |
| Olive oil/Vegetable oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Red onion | 1 Medium, thinly sliced | |
| Shrimp | 1 Pound, peeled and deveined salt and freshly ground pepper to taste | |
| Diced brie cheese | 4 Ounce | |
| Thinly sliced basil leaves | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Tangerine segments/Orange segments | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Slivered almonds | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs), lightly tossed |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 653 Calories from Fat 124
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat 4.1 g20.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 133.8 mg44.6%
Sodium 236.7 mg9.9%
Total Carbohydrates 100 g33.2%
Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.8%
Sugars 34.3 g
Protein 32 g64.8%
Vitamin A 16.5% Vitamin C 27.9%
Calcium 12.8% Iron 22%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Bring to a boil and cook until liquid is reduced by two thirds.
Remove the bay leaves.
Allow to cool.
Transfer juice mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
While pasta is cooking, add the oil, red onion and shrimp to a med.skillet.
Saute 1 minute.
Add the remaining 1/2 cup tangerine or orange juice to the skillet and cook over low heat.
Drain the pasta, return it to the pot and add the reserved orange sauce and the shrimp mixture.
Cook over low heat 1 minute.
Stir in the Brie and basil.
Stir until the Brie is melted.
Transfer to a serving bowl.
Garnish with orange segments and toasted almonds.
Serve immediately.
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