Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp

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Colossal-size honey orange shrimp, seasoned and fried crispy with honey, orange, garlic, and red pepper. You can dress this up with either orange, lemon, or lime zest and fresh thinly-sliced basil.

Submitted by James Peteeboy
Updated on July 13, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
24 shrimp
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 cup cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ cup canola oil

  • 1 cup tupelo honey

  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions

  1. Wash shrimp well and submerge in cold water in a bowl; set shrimp aside.

  2. Place cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large plastic bowl with a tight-fitting lid, close the lid, and shake several times to mix. Place half the wet shrimp into the container, cover, and shake to coat the shrimp with the cornstarch mixture. Remove shrimp to a platter and repeat with remaining shrimp.

  3. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil is hot and shimmering but not smoking. Tap excess cornstarch from the shrimp and pan-fry in batches until shrimp are opaque inside and brown and crisp outside, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain cooked shrimp on paper towels while you fry the remaining shrimp.

  4. Clean skillet and pour in honey; bring to a boil over medium heat and stir in orange zest, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Serve hot shrimp on a serving platter drizzled with honey sauce to taste.

    honey orange firecracker shrimp on white plate

    Soup Loving Nicole

Cook’s Note

You want to crisp and lightly brown the cornstarch coating without overcooking the shrimp. The shrimp should almost pop in your mouth when you bite into them, and you want them to be spicy but not overwhelming. Tasting the individual ingredients will make this appetizer very enjoyable!

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients and sauce. The actual amount consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289 Calories
2g Fat
51g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 289
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 551mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 194mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.