These shrimp sure do meet your taste buds with a bang! Honey Firecracker Shrimp are pan-fried shrimp, golden, savory, and naturally sweet. Sounds good already, but then the Honey Firecracker Shrimp goes the extra mile! Each shrimp is coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey-orange glaze that is sure to dazzle your taste buds with just a touch of aromatic herbs! It’s an explosive flavor that is sure to wow you!
Ingredients
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 orange, zested, plus more, to taste, optional, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- green onions, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, add the shrimp, the salt, and the pepper and toss to combine.
Step 2 –Add the cornstarch and toss gently to combine.
Step 3 –One at a time, dip the shrimp into the beaten eggs.
Step 4 –In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil.
Step 5 –Add the shrimp to the hot oil and cook until they are golden-brown and they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Step 6 –Transfer the cooked shrimp to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
Step 7 –In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the honey, the orange juice, the zest from 1 orange, the garlic powder, the red pepper flakes, and the ginger and stir to combine.
Step 8 –Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 9 –Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 10 –Serve the shrimp immediately with the sauce, garnished with the extra orange zest and the green onions.
