Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp
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Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning medium-sized peeled and deveined shrimp with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then coating them in cornstarch and dipping in beaten eggs for a light batter. The shrimp are fried briefly in hot vegetable oil until golden brown and crisp on the outside. Excess oil is drained by placing the shrimp on paper towels.
The glaze is prepared in a saucepan by combining honey, freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. These ingredients simmer until the sauce thickens, providing a sticky, flavorful coating for the shrimp. Once cooked, the shrimp are immediately tossed or drizzled with this honey-orange firecracker sauce to keep them glossy and well-coated.
The dish combines a crisp exterior texture with a sticky, sweet-spicy sauce highlighting citrus and warming spices. It’s suitable for serving as a flavorful appetizer or main dish, offering an appealing balance of heat and sweetness that complements the tender shrimp.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 egg beaten, large
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
For the sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
- orange zest of 1
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve shrimp immediately, tossed or drizzled with honey mixture, garnished with orange zest, if desired.
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