Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp
30 min·American
Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
4 steps
- 1
In a large bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cornstarch and gently toss to combine. Working one at a time, dip the shrimp into the eggs.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add shrimp and cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.
- 3
To make the glaze, combine honey, orange juice, orange zest, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and ginger over medium low heat. Bring to a boil, simmering until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Serve shrimp immediately, tossed or drizzled with honey mixture, garnished with orange zest, if desired.
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