Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Orange Garlic Shrimp

Name: Orange Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1 1/2 tsp orange zest; 1/3 cup unsalted or low-sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsp soy sauce; 3 Tbsp honey; 2 tsp lemon juice or rice wine vinegar; 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tsp cornstarch; 1 lb large shrimp, (peeled and deveined); As Needed Salt; As Needed Black pepper; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 3/4 cup chopped bell peppers, (cut into 1/2-inch pieces); 1 1/4 cups sugar snap peas; 4 cloves garlic, (minced, 1 1/2 Tbsp); 2 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger; 2 Tbsp sliced green onions; 1/2 tsp sesame seeds; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves

Orange gives these garlic shrimp a sweet, bright glaze with a little ginger warmth underneath. Crisp peppers and snap peas make each forkful more interesting around the tender shrimp. The fresh garnishes add another inviting layer above the glossy sauce at the finish.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 30 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 20 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseChineseSeafoodAsianPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 30 minutes or lessStir fry

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Seafood
Cuisine: Chinese · Asian
Cooking method: Stir fry
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Dry the shrimp well

Pat the shrimp with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible before seasoning.

2. Leave vegetables briefly undisturbed

Let the peppers and snap peas sit in one layer at first so they can lightly brown.

3. Whisk sauce again

Rewhisk the orange sauce just before adding it gradually along the side of the pan.

Get to know the ingredients

Shrimp

Use large peeled, deveined shrimp so they can sear in one layer before being set aside.

Ginger

Peel and mince the fresh ginger before its short stir fry with garlic among the vegetables.

Orange

Use fresh orange juice and zest together in the sauce to carry the citrus flavor throughout.

The last little job

Warm and garnish

Return the shrimp only to warm through, then garnish with green onions, sesame seeds and cilantro.

A little more help as you go

Stir sauce as it boils

Stir constantly while the orange sauce boils and thickens so it coats the vegetables smoothly.

Season before returning

Taste the warmed shrimp and sauce for salt and pepper before adding the final garnishes.

A few questions you might have

Can rice wine vinegar replace lemon juice?

Yes, either lemon juice or rice wine vinegar can supply the sauce's sharper tang.

Do the shrimp stay in while vegetables cook?

Move the cooked shrimp to a clean plate, then return them after the sauce thickens.

When does the sesame oil go in?

Toss it with the dried shrimp and their salt and pepper before the shrimp enter the hot pan.

Can I leave out the pepper flakes?

Yes, red pepper flakes are optional in the orange sauce mixture if you prefer less heat.

Should the vegetables become fully soft?

Keep them lightly browned and crisp before adding the garlic, ginger and orange sauce.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: cookingclassy.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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