10-Minute Orange Chili Shrimp (Printable View)
Juicy shrimp seared in bright, spicy orange chili sauce. Sweet, citrusy, and savory for quick, flavorful meals.
# Ingredient List:
→ Orange Chili Sauce
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1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 1 large orange)
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1/3 cup chili garlic sauce
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, plus more to taste
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2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
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2 teaspoons cold water
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar, or apple cider vinegar as substitute
→ Shrimp
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound fresh shrimp, cleaned and deveined, tails on or off as desired
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1 lemon, sliced into wedges
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Fresh parsley, optional, for garnishing
# Preparation Steps:
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In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring frequently. Let it boil for approximately 2 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the boiling sauce, stirring constantly for about 1 minute, until the mixture thickens slightly.
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Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in rice vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding additional brown sugar if a sweeter profile is desired. Set the sauce aside off the heat.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until light pink and almost cooked through. For smaller shrimp, reduce cooking time to 45–60 seconds per side.
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Once shrimp are nearly cooked, top each with a generous spoonful of orange chili sauce (about 1 tablespoon per shrimp). Simmer the shrimp gently in the sauce for 1 minute over medium-low heat or until fully cooked. Avoid overcooking for best texture.
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Remove skillet from heat. Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp or add lemon wedges directly to the pan for additional flavor or presentation. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
# Supplementary Details:
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Use large shrimp for a juicier result and avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness.
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Extra orange chili sauce can be stored refrigerated and used as a marinade or dipping sauce for chicken.