Drea'S Spicy Orange Shrimp Recipe

Name: Drea'S Spicy Orange Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg white; 1/8 cup cornstarch; 1/8 cup sesame seeds; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined; 2 -3 tablespoons oil; 1 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 1/4 teaspoon sriracha sauce or 1 red chili pepper, minced with seeds removed; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 -3 green onions, sliced

Servings: persons

1 large egg white
1/8 cup cornstarch
1/8 cup sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 -3 tablespoons oil
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/4 teaspoon sriracha sauce or 1 red chili pepper, minced with seeds removed
2 teaspoons sugar
2 -3 green onions, sliced

1
Dry off shrimp (especially if just thawed).
2
In medium bowl, whisk the egg whites and cornstarch with fork, add sesame seeds, salt, pepper and stir.
3
Add shrimp and toss (recipe up to this point can be done 1-2 hours ahead of time).
4
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once pan is hot and oil is shimmery, lay 1/2 shrimp so that they are not touching eachother in single layer on pan and let cook 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook other side two minutes. Remove onto plate lined with paper towel and repeat this step with leftover oil and shrimp.
5
Wipe skillet with paper towel if there is oil remaining. Add orange juice and soy sauce and turn up heat to high. Add red pepper (or sriracha) and sugar and boil until reduced by 1/2 (5 minutes).
6
Add the shrimp to skillet, coat with sauce and re-heat (1 minute).
7
Add green onions to pan, stir, and serve immediately.

709

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg white, 1/8 cup cornstarch, 1/8 cup sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Drea'S Spicy Orange Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Drea'S Spicy Orange Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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