Description
Crispy orange shrimp is an irresistible dish that perfectly balances sweetness and tanginess, delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite. Coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and tossed in a zesty orange sauce, this recipe will dazzle your guests at any gathering or family dinner. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s ideal for both weeknight meals and special occasions. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with salt and pepper.
- Dip each shrimp first into flour, then into eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and zest; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Drain cooked shrimp on paper towels and drizzle warm sauce over before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg