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Orange Peel Shrimp
Orange Peel Shrimp is a fast and easy seafood dinner idea that will become an instant favorite. Serve this easy shrimp recipe up over some steamed rice with a side of broccoli. And that orange glaze is to die for!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 290 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Sauce
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 tablespoons orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
285mg
(95%)
Sodium
1158mg
(48%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
285IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
15.9mg
(18%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% 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.