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Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp

Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Sweet and spicy crispy shrimp for all occasions (appetizer or main) with the most heavenly and amazing honey orange sauce!
5 stars (4 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

For the sauce

  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cornstarch and gently toss to combine. Working one at a time, dip the shrimp into the eggs.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add shrimp and cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.
  • To make the glaze, combine honey, orange juice, orange zest, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and ginger over medium low heat. Bring to a boil, simmering until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve shrimp immediately, tossed or drizzled with honey mixture, garnished with orange zest, if desired.