Crispy Orange Shrimp Delight (Printable Version)
Succulent shrimp fried crispy and coated in a bright orange glaze with subtle spice and fresh citrus notes.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 -
2 pounds medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Dry Ingredients
02 -
1 cup cornstarch
→ Cooking Oil
03 -
1/2 cup canola oil
→ Sauce
04 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
05 -
2 tablespoons soy sauce
06 -
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
07 -
Zest and juice of 1 orange
08 -
1 tablespoon mirin
09 -
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
10 -
Green onions, sliced
11 -
Sesame seeds
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, orange zest, orange juice, mirin, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined. Set aside.
02 -
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch evenly. Toss to coat all shrimp thoroughly.
03 -
Heat canola oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
04 -
Fry shrimp in batches, avoiding overcrowding, cooking each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain excess oil on a plate, avoiding paper towels to maintain crispiness.
05 -
Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and heat for 1 to 2 minutes until it begins to thicken.
06 -
Return the fried shrimp to the pan and gently toss for 1 to 2 minutes, coating them in the sauce until slightly thickened.
07 -
Serve immediately over rice or as an appetizer, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Avoid using paper towels to drain shrimp after frying to preserve crispiness.