Honey Orange Firecracker Shrimp

Recipe View Prepare the Shrimp: Wash the shrimp thoroughly and submerge them in a bowl of cold water. Set aside. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Coat the Shrimp: In a large plastic container with a tight-fitting lid, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Close the lid and shake vigorously to mix. Add half of the wet shrimp to the container, cover, and shake to ensure each shrimp is fully coated with the cornstarch mixture. Transfer the coated shrimp to a platter and repeat with the remaining shrimp. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Fry the Shrimp: Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil is hot and shimmering. Gently tap off any excess cornstarch from the shrimp and carefully place them in the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet. Pan-fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the shrimp are opaque inside and beautifully brown and crisp on the outside. Drain the cooked shrimp on paper towels while you fry the remaining batches. (15-20 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the Honey-Orange Glaze: Clean the skillet and pour in the tupelo honey. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Stir in the grated orange zest, fresh lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Serve: Arrange the hot, crispy shrimp on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the honey-orange glaze to taste. Garnish with fresh orange zest or thinly sliced basil for an elegant touch. Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavors. (5 minutes)