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Crispy Orange Shrimp

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds medium to large shrimp (18–20 count – peeled and deveined)
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup canola oil (or more)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 orange (zested)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice (no sugar added)
  • 1 tablespoon mirim
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • green onions
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. First, add all the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until combined.
  2. Next, pat dry the shrimp and add it to a large bowl. Add the cornstarch and toss to coat well.
  3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. You need about 1 inch of oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
  4. In batches, fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until brown and crisp. Make sure to NOT overcrowd the pan.
  5. Drain onto a plate and DO NOT use paper towels.
  6. When done frying the shrimp drain the oil, give the prepared sauce a stir, and add it to the pan.
  7. Heat the sauce for a minute or two, and add the shrimp.
  8. Very gently toss to combine and cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  9. Serve immediately as an appetizer or with rice, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

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