Orange shrimp with sesame seeds on a white plate.

Orange Firecracker Shrimp

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Colossal-size honey orange shrimp, seasoned and fried crispy with honey, orange, garlic, and red pepper. You can dress this up with either orange, lemon, or lime zest and fresh thinly-sliced basil.

Ingredients 

  • 24 Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Honey
  • 1 Tbsp Orange Zest Grated
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Bowl
  • Large Skillet

Instructions

  • Wash shrimp well and submerge in cold water in a bowl; set shrimp aside.
  • Place cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large plastic bowl with a tight-fitting lid, close the lid, and shake several times to mix. Place half the wet shrimp into the container, cover, and shake to coat the shrimp with the cornstarch mixture. Remove shrimp to a platter and repeat with remaining shrimp.
  • Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil is hot and shimmering but not smoking. Tap excess cornstarch from the shrimp and pan-fry in batches until shrimp are opaque inside and brown and crisp outside, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain cooked shrimp on paper towels while you fry the remaining shrimp.
  • Clean skillet and pour in honey; bring to a boil over medium heat and stir in orange zest, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Serve hot shrimp on a serving platter drizzled with honey sauce to taste.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Orange Firecracker Shrimp
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
289
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
48
mg
16
%
Sodium
 
403
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
124
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
51
g
17
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
35
g
39
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
31
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
26
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Cayenne Pepper, Cornstarch, Garlic Powder, Honey, Lemon Juice, Orange Zest, Pepper, Salt, Vegetable Oil