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Spicy Orange Shrimp

[heart_this] · Jun 23, 2010 · 24 Comments

Spicy Orange Shrimp

Last week when I made the fresh pea risotto with spicy grilled shrimp , I realized that it had been a while since I had done much of interest with shrimp and all of a sudden I was starting to feel shrimp withdrawal symptoms. Luckily I had just the idea to satisfy the cravings in the form of this spicy orange shrimp. I had been thinking about doing a shrimp dish with orange and some Asian flavours for a while and it was the perfect time to try it. I kept the recipe nice and simple with just a few basic ingredients. Oranges can have a fairly subtle flavour so the idea is to season the sauce without overpowering the flavours of the orange. Basically you want to balance the flavour of the orange with a bit of saltiness from the soy sauce, some tang from the vinegar, a touch of sweetness from the honey and some spicy chili heat. The net result is a dish of succulent shrimp covered in a sauce with the aroma and flavour of oranges that just dances on your tongue. I made these shrimp as more of an appetizer but you could easily turn this into a meal by adding a few vegetables and maybe some cashews and serving it on rice or noodles.

Spicy Orange Shrimp

Spicy Orange Shrimp

Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
  • 1 orange (juice and zest)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce (or to taste)
  • 1 handful cilantro (chopped)
directions
  1. Heat the oil in a pan.
  2. Add the shrimp and saute until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side and set aside.
  3. Add the garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  4. Add the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, rice wine, honey and chili sauce, deglaze the pan and simmer to reduce to a sauce like consistency.
  5. Remove from heat and mix in the shrimp and cilantro.
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Appetizer, Food, Low-carb, Recipe, Seafood, Shrimp

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Comments

  1. vanillasugar says

    June 23, 2010 at 12:56 am

    :::printing:::
    love a good spicy orange shrimp that is not loaded with chemicals or crap

    Reply
  2. Peabody says

    June 23, 2010 at 1:12 am

    Looks super delish and the shrimp look nice and plump.

    Reply
  3. Adventures in Domestic Cooking says

    June 23, 2010 at 1:51 am

    This has got to be marvelous!!!

    Reply
  4. karenbove says

    June 23, 2010 at 2:01 am

    This looks SO good. Definitely on my to-make list!

    Reply
  5. Memória says

    June 23, 2010 at 2:56 am

    OH, I could definitely make this! Bookmarking!

    Reply
  6. Julie says

    June 23, 2010 at 3:06 am

    THese flavors sound just awesome together!

    Reply
  7. Nina Timm says

    June 23, 2010 at 4:54 am

    Love the contrasting eating experience…spice and the oranges to cool down your mouth. Brilliant!

    Reply
  8. jose manuel says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:20 am

    Se ven deliciosas, te ha quedado estupendas. Un saludo

    Reply
  9. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:55 am

    Terrific! That combination is awesome!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  10. Ana Powell says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:58 am

    Great flavours ♥

    Reply
  11. LRP says

    June 23, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    Making this tonight! Kevin – if I don't have fresh ginger, do you think powdered ginger would work and if so, what would be your recommended amount?

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  12. Kevin says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    LRP: I would stick with fresh ginger in this recipe… Tip: Ginger freezes well and grates much easier when frozen. I always put any leftover ginger in the freezer for use later so there is no waste.

    Reply
  13. Jan says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    Great combination of flavors, and looks fabulous. I really will have to give this one a whirl.

    Reply
  14. Anonymous says

    June 24, 2010 at 3:10 am

    Wow. This looks so delicious! I've never seen shrimp in an orange sauce. So creative!

    Reply
  15. Cara says

    June 24, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    Sounds great, I love the fruity sweet & spicy combo.

    Reply
  16. Olga Tikhonova says

    June 24, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    wow, your writing and the photos are already so appetizing, let alone the recipe

    Reply
  17. Mrs. L says

    June 25, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    Wow this sounds good. And heck with adding anything, I think just over rice and this would make a fantastic dinner!

    Reply
  18. Magic of Spice says

    July 1, 2010 at 3:40 am

    Delightful…want some now!

    Reply
  19. Mika says

    July 5, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    I cooked this with my favorite purgatory beans…I boiled them 20 minutes in hot water and than other 15 minutes with the sauce…they are fabulous! I love this recipe!

    Reply
  20. Kate Kalcevich says

    July 29, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    I made this last night and it was excellent. Definitely one of the top 5 seafood recipes I've ever made at home. Highly recommended.

    Reply
  21. Cindy says

    December 4, 2010 at 12:44 am

    Kevin, I've had this recipe bookmarked forever and I finally made it tonight. Execellent! Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    January 10, 2012 at 2:53 am

    This was AMAZING! I doubled the sauce and added a bit more orange juice and soy. My family and I RAVED about this and I was ordered to print the recipe right away. (and Im not easily blown away) If your questioning whether or not to make this you MUST do it. I will never go back to the jarred sauce again. So flavorful and so easy!

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  23. Anonymous says

    September 11, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    Fantastic! Made tonight and my husband proclaimed it a Keeper. Love the flavor and the heat. Thank you so much for sharing <3! Christie

    Reply
  24. Kathy Ray says

    November 14, 2020 at 12:30 am

    This dish is amazing!!

    Reply

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