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
1poundmedium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½cupcornstarch
2large eggs, beaten
¼cupvegetable oil
For the sauce
½cuphoney
2tablespoonsfreshly squeezed orange juice
Zest of 1 orange
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
¼teaspoonground 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.