Description
Crispy Orange Shrimp is a vibrant dish that combines a delightful crunch with a sweet and zesty orange sauce. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re entertaining guests or preparing a quick weeknight dinner. Each succulent shrimp is coated in cornstarch and fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a sauce that balances sweetness with a hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes. With its bold flavors and crispy texture, this dish is sure to be a hit with both family and friends. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this impressive meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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 and juice of 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, orange zest, orange juice, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Pat the shrimp dry and coat them thoroughly with cornstarch in a large bowl.
- Heat about 1 inch of canola oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes on each side until they are golden and crispy; avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Drain excess oil from the cooked shrimp.
- Add the prepared sauce to the pan, heat for a couple of minutes, then toss in the fried shrimp.
- Cook gently for an additional 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer or over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 160mg