Sesame Orange Shrimp

By Rose-3

Using egg whites instead of whole eggs (or yolks) in this batter creates a crispier coating.

Ingredients

• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup(s) cornstarch
• 1/4 cup(s) sesame seeds
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1.5 pound(s) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup(s) vegetable oil, plus more if needed
• 1 cup(s) fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon(s) sugar
• 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Details

Servings 2
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from delish.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, cornstarch, sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until frothy. Add shrimp, and toss to coat.

Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in two or three batches, cook shrimp until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel--lined plate to drain. Add more oil to skillet if necessary for remaining batches.

Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Add orange juice, soy sauce, and sugar. Boil over high heat until syrupy and reduced to about 1/3 cup, 4 to 5 minutes. Return shrimp to skillet; add scallions, and cook until heated through and coated with sauce, about 1 minute.

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