Sesame Orange Shrimp

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • coarse salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more if needed
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add more oil to skillet if necessary for remaining batches.
  4. 4
    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.
  5. 5
    Return shrimp to skillet; add scallions, and cook until heated through and coated with sauce, about 1 minute.

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