By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on October 3, 2026
Serves 4
410 cal · 25 min
Sesame Orange Shrimp
Recipe GLPRa95a9b4ab55335
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Average rating: 4.8 (1)
Pan-seared shrimp coated with a crispy sesame-cornstarch crust, tossed in a bright orange and soy sauce glaze. This quick and elegant dish combines sweet citrus notes with savory Asian flavors, garnished with fresh scallions for a vibrant finish.
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Ingredients
2 large egg whites
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup sesame seeds
Coarse salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
1½ lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. sugar
4 scallions, sliced
Directions
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg whites until frothy. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Working in batches, dip each shrimp into the egg white mixture, then coat thoroughly with the cornstarch-sesame mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the coated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until the coating is golden and crispy and the shrimp is opaque throughout. Transfer to a plate.
In the same skillet, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar, about 2 minutes.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss gently in the sauce until coated and heated through, about 1–2 minutes.
Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with sliced scallions, and serve immediately.
Comments
Sesame Orange Shrimp hits hard on Charlotte's actual assets: wild Gulf shrimp move through Publix and Harris Teeter year-round at $8–$12 per pound, and orange juice is a staple. Every other ingredient—egg white, cornstarch, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sugar, scallion—lives on any major-chain shelf. The cost per serving lands around $4–$5 depending on shrimp price, so it's weeknight-friendly for a family of four. The stated 25 minutes is honest; shrimp cook in minutes once you have your mise en place, and there's no fussy resting or rising. The real caveat is reheating: sesame-crusted shrimp lose their textural appeal in the microwave and are meant for same-night eating. If you're cooking ahead or need leftovers to carry you through the week, bank on eating fresh.
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