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Sesame Orange Shrimp Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 large egg whites
1/4 c cornstarch
1/4 c sesame seeds
salt and pepper
1 - 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 c vegetable oil
1 c fresh orange juice
2 T soy sauce
1 T sugar
4 scallions, trimmed and slices
Directions:
Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, cornstarch, sesame seeds, 1 t salt and 1/2 t pepper until frothy. Add shrimp and toss to coat.

Heat 1/4 c oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high hear. Working in two or three batches, cook shrimp until golden and crisp, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lines 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 c, 4-5 minutes. Return shrimp to skillet, add scallions, and cook until heated through and coated with sauce, about 1 minute.

Servce warm with orange slice and white rice.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
25 minutes

 

 

 

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