Description

This Honey Orange Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring large shrimp cooked in a sweet and tangy honey-orange glaze infused with garlic and a hint of spice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it combines the natural sweetness of honey and fresh orange juice with savory soy sauce and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, garnished with fresh parsley and orange slices for a vibrant presentation.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Marinade

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
Zest of 1 orange
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Orange slices (for garnish, optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
Make the honey-orange sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh orange juice, orange zest, minced garlic, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil: Place a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side until they start turning pink, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until fully cooked through and opaque.
Add the sauce: Pour the prepared honey-orange sauce over the shrimp in the skillet. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly and glazes the shrimp evenly.
Finish and garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Transfer the shrimp and sauce to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optional orange slices for a bright, fresh look.

Notes

For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
If you prefer less heat, omit the crushed red pepper flakes.
Serve this dish immediately to enjoy the shrimp at their best texture and flavor.
This recipe pairs well with steamed rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad.
You can adjust honey quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.