Description
A delightful and easy-to-make dish, Honey Orange Shrimp is a flavorful Asian-inspired recipe that combines succulent shrimp with a sweet and tangy orange-honey sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Orange-Honey Sauce:
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, orange zest, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook shrimp in a single layer for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Orange-Honey Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat with the sauce, and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Delicious served over rice, quinoa, or stir-fried vegetables.
- Use fresh orange juice and zest for the brightest flavor.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey for a different sweetness profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
