Recipes.net Recipes.net logo
Social Media

Sesame Orange Shrimp Recipe

Sesame Orange Shrimp Recipe
0

Photos of Sesame Orange Shrimp Recipe

How To Make Sesame Orange Shrimp

Crispy and yet sticky sweet, this sesame orange shrimp is a fun, Asian-inspired seafood dish that you can whip up in less than half an hour.

Preparation: 25 minutes
Cooking:
Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 2largeegg whites
  • ¼cupcornstarch
  • ¼cupsesame seeds
  • coarse salt and ground pepper
  • lbmedium shrimp
  • ¼cupvegetable oil
  • 1cupfresh orange juice
  • 2tbspsoy sauce
  • 1tbspsugar
  • 4scallions

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, cornstarch, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper until frothy. Add shrimp, and toss to coat.

  2. Heat ¼ cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in two or three batches, cook shrimp until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

  3. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Add more oil to skillet if necessary for remaining batches. Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Add orange juice, soy sauce, and sugar.

  4. Boil over high heat until syrupy and reduced to about ⅓ cup, 4 to 5 minutes. Return shrimp to skillet; add scallions, and cook until heated through and coated with sauce.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 386.49kcal
  • Fat: 20.45g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.02g
  • Trans Fat: 0.14g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 12.12g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.92g
  • Carbohydrates: 22.73g
  • Fiber: 1.94g
  • Sugar: 8.86g
  • Protein: 28.02g
  • Cholesterol: 214.32mg
  • Sodium: 1434.52mg
  • Calcium: 205.27mg
  • Potassium: 473.92mg
  • Iron: 2.27mg
  • Vitamin A: 105.80µg
  • Vitamin C: 33.82mg
Share your thoughts on the Sesame Orange Shrimp Recipe in the Recipe Sharing forum and let us know if you have any tips or variations to this delicious dish!

Was this page helpful?

Chat Bubble Icon Share your own special recipe
Submit Your Own Recipe

Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!