Best Sweet Orange Shrimp Recipes

CRUNCHY COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SWEET ORANGE MARMALADE SAUCE

Steps:

• DIP: Place all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth and place mixture in a small serving bowl; set aside.
• SHRIMP: Melt enough shortening or oil to equal 2-inches in a deep frying pan or use and electric deep fryer heated to 365°F.
• In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, jerk seasoning, and paprika. Pour coconut milk in a second bowl. In a third shallow dish, combine the crushed shredded wheat and coconut. Layout cooling racks and place waxed paper underneath to catch drippings.
• Hold each shrimp by the tail, coat with flour mixture, dip into coconut milk then into crushed shredded wheat mixture. Place shrimp on rack and repeat process until all shrimp are done.
• Fry 6-8 shrimp are at a time for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• NOTE: Shrimp may be prepared in advance and frozen for up to 2 weeks. To serve, defrost slightly and re-crisp in the oven at 375°F.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• TO PREPARE SHRIMP Place flour in a medium bowl. Whisk pancake mix, salt and 1 cup water in another medium bowl to form a smooth, thin batter. Place coconut in another bowl. Dredge 1 shrimp in flour, shaking off excess. Holding shrimp by tail, dip it in batter, allowing excess to drip off, then make a well in the coconut and drop in batter coated shrimp, covering it with coconut and pressing so that it adheres. Lay shrimp on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining shrimp, thinning batter as needed with a litte extra water. Freeze coated shrimp for at least 30 minutes before frying. TO MAKE SAUCE Mix marmalade, mustard and vinegar in a small bowl and set aside. TO FRY SHRIMP Heat oven to 200 degrees. Heat oil in an 8 quart pot to 350 degrees. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet. Fry shrimp in batches, making sure not to crowd pot & turning shrimp halfway through, until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and keep first batches warm in oven while remaining shrimp are fried. Serve with sauce along side.

SWEET ORANGE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp.
• Cut oranges in half, squeeze juice to get 1/2 cup. Pour juice into medium bowl and whisk in mayonnaise, horseradish, honey, and seasoned salt until blended; set aside.
• Preheat large saute pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Place oil in pan and swirl to coat. Add shrimp; sprinkle with flour. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often, or until shrimp just begins to turn pink.
• Stir in orange juice mixture; reduce heat to medium. Simmer 3-4 minutes, stirring often, or until shrimp are opaque and sauce thickens.
• Serve with you favorite rice.

SWEET ORANGE SHRIMP RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Squeeze juice of orange (1/2 cup) into medium bowl. Whisk in mayonnaise, horseradish, honey, garlic, parsley, and seasoned salt until blended; set aside. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add shrimp; sprinkle with arrowroot. Cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until shrimp just begin to turn pink. Stir in orange juice mixture; reduce heat to medium. Simmer and stir 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and sauce thickens. Serve.