Description
Honey Orange Shrimp is a quick and flavorful Asian-American dish featuring succulent shrimp glazed in a sweet and tangy honey orange sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe combines fresh citrus, garlic, and ginger for a vibrant stir-fry that’s both satisfying and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional for thicker sauce)
Garnish
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Optional sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Season the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and black pepper, ensuring all pieces are evenly seasoned for balanced flavor.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Make the sauce: Stir in the freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and grated fresh ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Thicken the sauce (optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry made from cornstarch mixed with water. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Toss shrimp in sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss them thoroughly in the sauce to coat evenly and warm through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For an extra citrus kick, add some orange zest to the sauce before simmering.
- Serve this dish over steamed rice, quinoa, or your favorite noodles to make it a full meal.
- Optional vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas can be added to the skillet for added color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
