Pan Baked Shrimp over Southern Fried Rice.

 Pan Baked Shrimp over Southern Fried Rice

I have always been a big fan of any oriental dish.  Out of a whim I decided to try something on my own.  Not only is it very tasty, it is satisfying and filing.  I wanted to come up with something quick and easy.  This dish may not be true to oriental cuisine.  I am no expert in the field. I do hope you will enjoy.  The receipt is for a one dish serving, so ramp it up if needed.

THE SHRMP

10 Medium Shrimp

Old Bay seasoning

cooking spray

THE RICE

1 cup white rice

sesame oil

1 1/2 TBS Worcestershire sauce

1 TSP garlic powder

1/2 TBS chives

1 TSP chopped fresh parsley

ORANGE SAUCE

1 large orange

1 TSP white vinegar

pinch garlic powder

2 TSP soy sauce

Red chili flakes (optional)

1 TBS starch

Place shrimp in single layer on a parchment lined cookie sheet.  Spray with cooking oil and Sprinkle very lightly with a small amount of Old Bay seasoning.  Place in 350 oven for 5 minutes.  Turn each shrimp over baking another 5 minutes or until shrimp is lightly brown.

While shrimp is baking place warm sesame oil in a medium skillet.  Stir constantly until rice becomes translucent and soft.  Add 2 1/2 cups of water and cover.  Allow rice to cook for 10 minutes, or until most of the water is evaporated.  Remove rice from heat.  While still hot stir in Worcestershire, Chives, and Parsley.  Return lid to skillet and set aside to set for 5 minutes.

Squeeze the juice from one large orange.  Add the vinegar, garlic and soy sauce (red flakes if desired).  Add to sauce pan and allow to come to a full boil.  Place 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 teaspoons of water.  Stir until mixture is milky white.  Add the cornstarch slowly to the the orange juice stirring constantly until desired thickness.

Place rice on serving dish and top with shrimp.  Drizzle with warm orange sauce.