Sesame Orange Shrimp

Name: Sesame Orange Shrimp
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 large egg whites; 0.25 cup cornstarch; 0.25 cup sesame seeds; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 1.5 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 0.25 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

3.6

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By

Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on July 25, 2017

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Using egg whites instead of whole eggs (or yolks) in the batter creates a crispier coating; cooking the shrimp in batches (so as not to crowd the pan) also helps. This versatile recipe is equally delicious when prepared with sliced chicken breast, pork loin, or steak.

Ingredients

2 large egg whites
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup sesame seeds
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ 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

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.
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. Transfer to a paper towel-lined 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 cup, 4 to 5 minutes. Return shrimp to skillet; add scallions, and cook until heated through and coated with sauce, about 1 minute.