Honey Orange Shrimp

I don’t think citrus gets enough credit on how delicious, nutritious and versatile it is as a fruit. This Honey Orange Shrimp is just one way that you can use citrus to really add flavor to a dish. This makes for an easy weeknight dinner that’s perfect to add on top of rice or veggies. It feels elevated but actually so simple to make!

If you’re like me, you are always looking for new ways to switch up your weeknight dinner recipes. I love having quick and easy meals to turn to when I don’t want to think too much about dinner. I love this recipe because it feels so fancy and elevated but it’s actually so simple! Many of these ingredients are ones that you may already have in your pantry too. I like to keep the package of Argentinian shrimp from Trader Joe’s in my freezer for easy meals too.

This Honey Orange Shrimp is packed with flavor and perfect to make for an easy, elevated weeknight dinner.

What you need for Honey Orange Shrimp:

• Shrimp: I used the frozen Argentinian shrimp in this recipe! I love getting these at Trader Joe’s. Any frozen or thawed shrimp will work for this.
• Oranges: I used fresh navel oranges in this recipe and juiced them for the sauce recipe.
• Honey: Using a good quality, local honey can make a difference in recipes like this! All you need is a little bit here, but you can also cut this in half if you’d like.
• Coconut Aminos: Add a little bit of this to the honey orange sauce! I love using coconut aminos as a substitute for soy sauce.
• Minced Garlic: You’ll need two cloves of garlic in this sauce recipe.
• Jasmine Rice: I love topping the honey orange shrimp on jasmine rice but you can also use brown rice or cauliflower rice!
• Edamame: I like to add this to the bowl but can be left off!
• Cucumber: I love the freshness this adds to this meal
• Ginger,Sea salt, Pepper: I sauté the shrimp in olive oil, sea salt and pepper before adding it to the sauce.
• Olive oil: Add this to the pan before sautéing the shrimp.
• Arrowroot Powder: this is used as a thickener for the sauce in this recipe!

How to make Honey Orange Shrimp:

1. Make sure shrimp have defrosted first. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
2. Start by sautéing the shrimp in a heated non stick pan with olive oil. Sauté shrimp on both sides until pink. Remove from the pan once cooked through.
3. Prepare sauce in separate bowl by combining juice from oranges, honey, coconut aminos, minced garlic, ginger and sea salt.
4. Allow the pan to slightly cool down for a minute and rinse out the pan. Another reason why the Caraway pans are the best here!!
5. Add sauce to pan on medium to low heat. Continually stir. In small bowl, mix 1 tbsp arrowroot powder with 2 tbsp water. Pout into the pan with sauce recipe. Make sure pan isn’t too hot or it will get too thick!!
6. Continue to stir the sauce as it begins to thicken. **Make sure to continue to stir as it will stick to the pan.
7. Add cooked shrimp once sauce begins to thicken and coat it fully on the shrimp.
8. Assemble bowls with jasmine rice, edamame and cucumber. Add honey orange shrimp on top.
9. Top with cilantro and green onion.
10. Enjoy!

How to store your leftovers:

I always store my leftovers in sealed containers in the fridge. I like these for easy storage or these are great for a variety of sizes!

If you want to switch this up, try doing this instead:

Add different veggies to your bowl like sauteed broccoli or pickled onions!

Use brown rice or even cauliflower rice

Try using the Honey Orange Shrimp in a lettuce wrap!

FAQs:

If you like this recipe, you may also enjoy these on One Balanced Life:

• Sweet and Sour Shrimp
• Easy Coconut Lime Rice
• Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta
• Shrimp Tostadas with Pineapple Salsa

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