Asian Orange Shrimp and Pasta

Submitted by kmergirl

"Fast & Fabulous Cuisine for Friends and Family. East meets West in this ethnic dish."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup orange marmalade
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 lb jumbo shrimp, raw & shelled
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped in 1-inch pieces
• 8 ounces bow tie pasta, uncooked

directions

1. In a small saucepan stir together marmalade, peanut butter, water, soy sauce, cornstarch and crushed red pepper.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes; remove from heat.
3. On 6 skewers, alternately thread shrimp and bell peppers.
4. Grill kabobs on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once.
5. While grilling kabobs, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
6. Return pasta to pan, cover and seat aside.
7. To serve, add shrimp and peppers to cooked pasta.
8. Add the sauce; toss gently to coat.