Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

1/2 cup cornstarch

2 large eggs (beaten)

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup honey

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

Zest of 1 orange

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

In a large bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in cornstarch and gently toss to combine. Working one at a time, dip the shrimp into the eggs.

Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add shrimp and cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; discard excess oil.

To make the glaze, combine honey, orange juice, orange zest, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and ginger over medium low heat. Bring to a boil, simmering until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.

Serve shrimp immediately, tossed or drizzled with honey mixture, garnished with orange zest, if desired.