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Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp

Sweet and spicy crispy shrimp for all occasions (appetizer or main) with the most heavenly and amazing honey orange sauce!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
For the sauce
  • 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

Instructions

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  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.