Orange Peel Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
290 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion
Orange Peel Shrimp
Description
The Orange Peel Shrimp recipe starts by tossing raw shrimp in cornstarch to give them a light, crisp coating when fried. The shrimp cook quickly in hot canola oil until just pink and fully cooked, then are removed to drain.
The sauce is created in the same pan by lightly cooking minced garlic, sliced green onions, orange zest, and crushed red pepper flakes for about a minute. A slurry of cornstarch is whisked in along with tomato sauce, orange juice, soy sauce, and optional sriracha. This mixture is simmered until thickened and glossy.
The fried shrimp are returned to the pan to heat through and become fully coated in the orange-infused sauce, which balances sweet, savory, and spicy flavors with a bright citrus aroma from the peel and juice. This dish is served immediately to maintain the shrimp’s tender texture and the sauce’s vibrant flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp raw
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup green onion sliced
- 1 tablespoons orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Working in batches, add in shrimp and fry until the shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Add in garlic, green onions, orange zest, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Add in tomato sauce, orange juice, soy sauce, and sriracha (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Add shrimp back in and heat through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1158mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 285IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 15.9mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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