Spicy Orange Shrimp

Spicy Orange Shrimp is sauteed shrimp in a spicy Chinese takeout-inspired orange sauce! It is so delicious and ready in just 20 minutes.

We also have a Instant Pot Orange Chicken recipe if you prefer chicken!

I’m going through this weird shrimp thing right now.

A couple weeks ago, I couldn’t stop thinking about coconut shrimp. I called every restaurant in the area to see if they had coconut shrimp.

Every. Restaurant.

No one had it. So I’ve officially gone through 5 boxes of frozen coconut shrimp since then.

I’m having shrimp for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

What is happening.

Ingredients

• Shrimp – I live in the middle of Texas so I buy my shrimp frozen and just let it defrost overnight in the fridge.
• Cornstarch – this is going to coat the shrimp to make them crispy and to thicken the sauce slightly.
• Orange juice – fresh squeezed orange juice is tastiest but you can use bottled juice if that’s what you have.
• Soy sauce – I suggest low-sodium so you can add the amount of salt that you prefer.
• Honey – this adds just a hit of sweetness to an overall spicy sauce.
• Rice wine vinegar
• Chile paste with garlic – I use sambal oelek
• Avocado oil – I use avocado oil because it has a high smoke point but you can use olive oil or vegetable oil if you prefer.
• Fresh ginger
• Garlic cloves
• Green onions
• Cooked rice – for serving. You could do plain white rice or even a fried rice!

How To Make Spicy Orange Shrimp

• Prep shrimp. Sprinkle shrimp with cornstarch and toss to coat.
• Combine sauce ingredients. Whisk together fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, and chile paste
• Cook. Cook ginger and garlic over medium-high heat.
• Add shrimp .Add shrimp and stir-fry for about 3 minutes
• Add sauce. Add sauce and sliced green onions and cook until sauce thickens and shrimp is cooked through, about 2 – 3 more minutes.
• Serve. Serve over cooked rice

How Long Is Orange Shrimp Good For?

This spicy orange shrimp will stay good for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Be careful when reheating shrimp because if they’re cooked too long, they will definitely become rubbery.

What To Serve with Spicy Orange Shrimp?

I always serve this shrimp over cooked rice or cauliflower rice, depending on my mood. You could even do fried rice if you’re looking for a takeout feel.

These are delicious with Roasted Broccolini or Spicy Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts!

You could also put them in lettuce wraps with or without cooked rice. 

More Shrimp Recipes

• Blackened Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Mango Salsa
• Cajun Shrimp and Grits
• Spicy Shrimp Nachos
• Shrimp Scampi
• Blackened Shrimp Alfredo

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