Sesame Orange Shrimp (from Delish.com)
Using egg whites instead of whole eggs (or yolks) in this batter creates a crispier coating.
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup(s) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup(s) sesame seeds
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 1/2 pound(s) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup(s) vegetable oil, plus more if needed
- 1 cup(s) fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon(s) sugar
- 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
Instructions
- 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.