Stir Fried Shrimp with Spicy Orange Sauce

By Marinel

This stir fried shrimp with a spicy orange sauce is a quick and easy meal filled with the Asian-inspired flavors of orange juice, fresh ginger, green onions, garlic, chile paste with garlic, soy sauce, honey, and sweet and succulent large, 31 to 35 count shrimp. Serve this recipe over freshly steamed white rice, fried rice, and with a side of steamed veggies.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds peeled and deveined large (31 to 35 count) shrimp
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chile paste with garlic
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch; toss well to coat. Set aside.

Combine juice, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and chile paste, stirring with a whisk; set aside.

Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced ginger and garlic to pan; stir-fry for 15 seconds or until fragrant.

Add shrimp mixture; stir fry for 3 minutes. Add juice mixture and onions, cook 2 minutes or until sauce thickens and shrimp are done; stirring frequently.

Serve immediately.