Description
Crispy Orange Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that beautifully marries sweet and spicy flavors, making it a standout choice for any occasion. Perfect for dinner parties or quick weeknight meals, this recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Each succulent shrimp is coated in a tantalizing orange sauce, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Its adaptability allows it to shine as an appetizer or a main course served over rice. With minimal ingredients and maximum taste, you’ll want to make this dish again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds medium to large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup orange juice (no sugar added)
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, soy sauce, honey, orange zest, orange juice, mirin, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pat the shrimp dry, then toss them in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat canola oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on a plate without paper towels.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and heat briefly before adding the fried shrimp.
- Toss gently to coat and cook for an additional minute until the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 pieces of shrimp (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg