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Quick Honey Orange Shrimp Recipe Easy Zesty Dinner in 20 Minutes

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A quick and easy honey orange shrimp recipe that delivers bright, zesty sweetness balanced with a hint of heat, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed if frozen
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. If frozen, thaw the shrimp under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Zest one orange and juice enough to get 1/3 cup (80 ml). Mince garlic and grate fresh ginger.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
  3. Warm 1 tablespoon of olive or sesame oil over medium-high heat in your skillet until shimmering but not smoking.
  4. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook without stirring for about 2 minutes until the underside is pink and slightly browned. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and just cooked through. Avoid overcooking.
  5. Pour the honey orange sauce into the pan with shrimp. Stir gently to coat all shrimp evenly. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat and sprinkle sliced green onions over the top.
  7. Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or a bed of sautéed greens.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to avoid steaming. Add the honey-orange sauce near the end to prevent burning the sugars. Use fresh orange juice and zest for best flavor. For thicker sauce, reduce longer while stirring. Gentle stirring prevents shrimp from breaking.

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