Crispy Orange Shrimp
A delightful dish combining tender shrimp with a sweet and tangy orange sauce, packed with flavor and crunch, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
For the shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend if desired
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying Enough to submerge shrimp partially
For the orange sauce
- 1 Zest of 1 orange
- 1 Juice of 1 orange
- 1/3 cup sugar Adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free version
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For garnish
- Green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry using paper towels. Make sure they are completely dry for better batter adhesion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix them well to create the dry batter.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and cold water until it’s frothy. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the dry ingredients until you get a smooth batter.
Cooking
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat, ensuring enough oil to submerge the shrimp partially.
- Dip each shrimp into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated, and carefully place them into the hot oil. Fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side or until they achieve a golden brown color. Remove them with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a separate small saucepan, combine the orange juice, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and orange zest. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Once the shrimp are fried and the sauce is ready, drizzle the orange sauce over the crispy shrimp and toss gently to coat.
- Serve the shrimp immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
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Notes
To maintain crispiness, place fried shrimp on a cooling rack instead of paper towels. Adjust sweetness of the sauce to taste and serve immediately after coating.