Orange Sesame Shrimp

We've laid off the stir-frys for a while- afterall it is nearly summer and grilling season is already in full swing.  But I did have to try one last stir-fry before I hang up the frying pan for the season.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoon(s) sesame seeds (white, black, or a mix)
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup(s) cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
• 1 pound(s) (21-25 per pound) peeled and deveined raw shrimp
• 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil, divided
• 1 1/4 cup(s) orange juice
• 1/2 cup(s) dry sherry (or white wine)
• 4 tablespoon(s) reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoon(s) sugar
• 1  scallion, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS 

Whisk sesame seeds, egg whites, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat.Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. 

Add half the shrimp and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the rest of the shrimp.

Tip:  Place each shrimp into the pan with a pair of tongs.  LEAVE THEM THERE until they easily turn over.  Do not keep monkeying with them in the pan or the breading will all fall off.  And turn into shrimp-scrambled-eggs.  

Add orange juice, sherry, soy sauce, and sugar to the pan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and reduced by half, 4 to 6 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan and stir to coat with the sauce. 

Serve immediately, with scallion sprinkled on top.  Serve over rice or pasta

VERDICT

I cooked endamame and peppers in the skillet first- the veggies were a nice addition to the dish.  As for the shrimp- you really have to leave them alone and let them cook or the breading will fall off.

The dish has a very orangey flavor- you may wish to cut back on the orange juice.  Overall, we were pleasantly surprised!

NUTRITION

Calories	232
Total Fat	10g
Saturated Fat	1g
Cholesterol	168mg
Sodium	488mg
Total Carbohydrate	12g
Dietary Fiber	1g
Protein	21g