Description
This Honey Orange Shrimp recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, paired with tender shrimp cooked to perfection. It’s a quick and easy dish ideal for weeknight dinners, featuring a luscious honey-orange glaze accented with garlic and a hint of soy sauce. Garnished with fresh parsley and orange slices, it’s a refreshing seafood entrée that captures a vibrant citrus essence.
Ingredients
Scale
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)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine the honey, fresh orange juice, orange zest, minced garlic, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth, ensuring the honey is fully incorporated with the orange juice and soy sauce.
- Season the shrimp: Lightly salt and pepper the peeled and deveined shrimp to taste, then toss them with the marinade, making sure each shrimp is well coated. Allow them to sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering but not smoking to ensure a good sear on the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on one side without moving them. Flip the shrimp and pour the remaining marinade over them. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn opaque and pink, and the sauce thickens slightly to glaze the shrimp.
- Finish and garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate, spooning any extra glaze over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and optional orange slices for a bright, fresh presentation.
Notes
- For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad to make it a complete meal.
- If fresh orange juice isn’t available, you can use bottled orange juice, but fresh is preferred for the best flavor.
- Do not overcook shrimp as they can become tough; cook just until opaque and pink.
