Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Crispy Orange Shrimp, a quick and flavorful dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. Perfectly fried shrimp are coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, enhanced with a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Whether served as a fun appetizer or over rice for a satisfying main course, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike. In just 30 minutes, you can create a visually appealing and delicious meal that will leave your guests wanting more.
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
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together honey, soy sauce, orange zest, juice, mirin, garlic, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl.
- Dry the shrimp thoroughly before tossing them in cornstarch until well coated.
- Heat canola oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil from the shrimp and combine with the prepared sauce in the pan.
- Gently toss to mix until the shrimp are well coated in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 165mg