Ingredients
– 2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp (18-20 count)
– 1 cup cornstarch
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 2 cloves minced garlic
– 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
– 1/2 cup honey
– 2-3 tablespoons orange zest (from one whole orange)
– 2 tablespoons orange juice
– 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
– 1 tablespoon green onions
– 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1-Whisk together 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1/2 cup honey, 2-3 tablespoons orange zest, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for the sauce. Set aside.
2-Coat 2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp (18-20 count) well with 1 cup cornstarch. Shake off excess for even coverage.
3-Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
4-Cook shrimp in batches, 2-3 minutes per side, until brown and crispy. Drain on a plate without paper towels to prevent steaming.
5-After all shrimp cook, drain oil from pan. Add sauce to pan, bring to simmer.
6-Toss shrimp in sauce, cook 15-20 seconds until thick and glossy.
7-Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped green onions and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Last Step:
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🌡️ Keep the oil at the right temperature – too hot will burn the coating, too cool will make the shrimp greasy
🥢 Don’t skip the cornstarch coating – it creates the crispy texture that makes this dish special
🍊 For extra citrus flavor, add a splash of fresh orange juice right before serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 185mg