Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Honey Orange Shrimp, a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to fancy gatherings. This dish showcases crispy shrimp coated in a sweet and zesty honey orange sauce, tantalizing your taste buds with every bite. With its vibrant colors and satisfying crunch, this flavorful shrimp dish will quickly become a household favorite. Perfect as an appetizer or the star of your main course, Honey Orange Shrimp is versatile, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper. Coat with cornstarch and dip each shrimp in beaten eggs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry shrimp until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- In another saucepan over medium-low heat, combine honey, orange juice, orange zest, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Stir until thickened (1-2 minutes).
- Toss shrimp with sauce or drizzle over them before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 160mg