Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

Name: Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 cup tupelo honey; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Servings: persons

24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup tupelo honey
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

1
["Wash shrimp well and submerge in cold water in a bowl; set shrimp aside.
2
Watch Now", "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 shrimp with cornstarch mixture. Remove shrimp to a platter and repeat with remaining shrimp.
3
Watch Now", "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.
4
Watch Now", "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.
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1174

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

144

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 cup cornstarch, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Honey Orange Firecracker 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.

Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp

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