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Orange and Honey Glazed Shrimp

A delicious, quick and easy recipe of tender, plump shrimp bathing in a sweet n’ spicy orange glaze served with jasmine rice.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Seafood
Diet Low Fat
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 281kcal
Author Kim Peterson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes , optional
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil , divided
  • 2 pounds shrimp (21-25 count), cleaned, deveined, tails removed
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 3 green onions , thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • Steamed jasmine rice , for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the orange juice, zest, honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.
  • In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch. Whisk mixture into the saucepan. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened and bubbly.
  • Keep sauce warm on medium-low heat while sautéing the shrimp.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or high-rimmed, large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add half of the shrimp to the pan. Cook until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer shrimp to a medium bowl. Cover with foil to keep warm. Ditch oil in the skillet and wipe with a paper towel.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Repeat cooking the remaining shrimp, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Return the first batch of shrimp to the pan. Stir in the orange honey glaze.
  • Remove pan from heat. Add green onions (reserve some for garnish), parsley and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve shrimp with cooked rice. Garnish with extra parsley, cilantro and sliced green onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 114mg