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Orange Sesame Shrimp

This healthier Orange Sesame Shrimp is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner! Shrimp and broccoli tossed in a slightly sweet and spicy orange sesame sauce comes together in no time!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 211 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pounds Shrimp raw, tail on
  • 1 pound broccoli cut into florets
  • 4 green onions diced, white and green parts separated
  • sesame seeds optional, for garnish
For Sesame Orange Sauce
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice about 2 oranges
  • Zest of one orange
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1-2 teaspoons Chili garlic sauce to taste
  • 3-4 garlic cloves pressed or finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together all ingredients for Sesame Orange Sauce in a small saucepan. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until reduced by about half.
  2. Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Quickly sear the shrimp, about 2 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  3. Add the broccoli to the pan and just enough water to barely cover the bottom of the pan (a few tablespoons). Cover pan and let the broccoli steam until crisp tender and bright green, 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the shrimp, white parts of the green onion and the orange sesame sauce back to the pan with the broccoli. Toss together over heat for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve garnished with the green parts of the green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • *If gluten free, be sure to use gluten free soy sauce!

Nutrition Information

Calories 211kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 214mg (71%) Sodium 1030mg (43%) Potassium 607mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 950IU (19%) Vitamin C 138.6mg (154%) Calcium 196mg (20%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 211

% Daily Value*

Calories 211kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 214mg 71%
Sodium 1030mg 43%
Potassium 607mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 950IU 19%
Vitamin C 138.6mg 154%
Calcium 196mg 20%
Iron 3.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.