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Orange Sesame Shrimp

by Meghan on February 8, 2016 55

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This healthier Orange Sesame Shrimp is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner!  Shrimp and broccoli tossed in a slightly sweet and spicy orange sesame sauce comes together in no time!

This healthier orange Sesame Shrimp is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner!

This healthier Orange Sesame Shrimp is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner!

Oh hey everyone.  How was the weekend?  Mine was pretty awesome, actually.  My mom has been visiting me, and we made the drive down to our old hometown of Eugene, Oregon.  I got to spend the weekend with my best girls and get some nostalgia in the town I moved away from five years ago.  If you follow me on snapchat (add me by searching: foxandbriar) you saw some of the fun and food going on, and oh yes, the wine.  After the weekend filled with so much of that I am feeling the need for some healthier options this week. This healthier Orange Sesame Shrimp is at the top of my list.

Orange Sesame Shrimp

I have mentioned before that I love to keep shrimp in my freezer for quick and healthy weeknight dinners.  I prefer the raw, peeled, tail on shrimp. Buying them already peeled saves prep time, but uncooked is better so that you don’t end up with rubbery, overcooked shrimp.  I love that you can thaw them in a few minutes under running water, and they only take a few minutes to cook as well.  Frozen shrimp are the unsung hero of quick weeknight meals.

This Orange Sesame Shrimp is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal with a slightly sweet and spicy sauce that comes together in under half an hour.

Orange Sesame Shrimp

All the prep this meal requires is thawing some shrimp (or not even that if you bought fresh shrimp), chopping up some broccoli, whisking together the sesame orange sauce and about 10 minutes of cook time.  Oh, and you can make some rice to serve it with if you want (I like it with rice, or you can make cauliflower rice if you are going the low carb route).  While you are cooking the shrimp and broccoli, the sauce is heated and reduced, then everything is tossed together and you are ready to eat!

Orange Sesame Shrimp

What were you all up to this weekend?  Do you ever go back to your old hometown, or do you still live there?  What is visiting like for you?

Orange Sesame Shrimp

This healthier orange Sesame Shrimp is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner!

Orange Sesame Shrimp

This healthier Orange Sesame Shrimp is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner! Shrimp and broccoli tossed in a slightly sweet and spicy orange sesame sauce comes together in no time!
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinners, Dairy Free, Easy Recipes, Quick Recipes, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pounds shrimp raw, tail on
  • 1 pound broccoli cut into florets
  • 4 green onions diced, white and green parts separated
  • sesame seeds optional, for garnish

For Sesame Orange Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh orange juice about 2 oranges
  • zest of one orange
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce to taste
  • 3-4 garlic cloves pressed or finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients for Sesame Orange Sauce in a small saucepan. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until reduced by about half.
  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Quickly sear the shrimp, about 2 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  • Add the broccoli to the pan and just enough water to barely cover the bottom of the pan (a few tablespoons). Cover pan and let the broccoli steam until crisp tender and bright green, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp, white parts of the green onion and the orange sesame sauce back to the pan with the broccoli. Toss together over heat for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve garnished with the green parts of the green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

*If gluten free, be sure to use gluten free soy sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1030mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 138.6mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 3.1mg
Nutritional information is an estimate for your convenience. If you have strict nutritional needs, please do your due diligence to make sure this recipe fits your needs.
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This healthier Orange Sesame Shrimp is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner!

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Comments

  1. Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    February 17, 2016 at 10:45 am

    Ooooh, I love it when mom visits! But then to have a trip inside of a trip.. even better! My Ma comes up late Summer to escape the Texas heat. She usually spends several weeks here. We take a lot of day trips and sometimes head up to the San Juans. I look forward to it each year. I love the flavors you’ve assembled here, Meghan! I’m going to be so sad when oranges are out of season. That sauce, girrrrl!! Love!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 17, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you Traci! So fun to take day trips, I love the San Juans!

      Reply
  2. Izzy @ She Likes Food says

    February 15, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    What a fun trip!! I’m going back home in March for the first time in a very long time and I’m so excited! I’m already thinking about all the eating out we will be doing though, so I know how you feel when you get home and need something like this! I’m loving all the flavors in here!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 15, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Thanks so much Izzy! Hope you have a super fun trip and eat allll the things 😉

      Reply
  3. jane @ littlesugarsnaps says

    February 15, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    That sauce, Meghan! I can tell it’s not going to be too sweet due to all of those additional ingredients. It sounds like the perfect blend and plentiful too. The photos are awesome BTW.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 15, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      Thank you so much Jane! Yes, the sauce isn’t too sweet, just a tiny hint from the brown sugar 🙂

      Reply
  4. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    February 15, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Glad you had such a wonderful weekend! Mine went by so fast, I can hardly remember what I did. LOL!
    This shrimp dish looks amazing! Love to cook shrimp for quick and easy meals!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 15, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      Isn’t that always the truth with the weekends? They go by way too fast! Thanks Christin!

      Reply
  5. Ashlyn | Dollop of Yum says

    February 14, 2016 at 5:33 am

    This looks so delicious! I love how easy and simple this recipe is. I’m glad that you had so much fun back in your hometown! Happy Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 14, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      Thank you so much Ashlyn! Happy Valentine’s day to you!

      Reply
  6. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    February 13, 2016 at 1:46 am

    Glad to hear that you had an amazing time with your Mom and friends. And wow! Just look at the color!! Yummy citrus flavor and super delish looking bowl. So good.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      Thank you so much Anu!

      Reply
  7. Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says

    February 12, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    I never tried orange shrimp, but I love orange chicken, so I know this shrimp should be super yummy! That’s awesome how this recipe is so quick and easy to make, and it looks so beautiful and delicious!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 12, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you Melanie! I love orange chicken too, and it goes really well with shrimp as well!

      Reply
  8. Adina says

    February 10, 2016 at 11:23 pm

    Wonderful pictures, your dad is right! 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 12, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      🙂 Thank you so much Adina!

      Reply
  9. Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says

    February 10, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    Oh my husband would LOVE this! He loves anything with shrimp. It looks so much better than takeout!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 12, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks so much Jessica! I am a big fan of shrimp too, and it is nice to be able to make this kind of thing at home!

      Reply
  10. Summer says

    February 10, 2016 at 10:48 am

    Looks delightful and yummy ♥

    summerdaisy.net

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 10, 2016 at 11:16 am

      Summer – thank you so much!

      Reply
  11. Natasha @ Salt and Lavender says

    February 10, 2016 at 8:05 am

    5 stars
    Delicious. I too am a fan of keeping frozen shrimp on hand. This recipe looks great!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 10, 2016 at 9:17 am

      Thanks so much Natasha!

      Reply
  12. demeter | beaming baker says

    February 9, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    Wow, your orange sesame shrimp looks AMAZING! The photos really seal the deal for me. 🙂 Happy to hear that you had a good time with your mom and friends! Time with family is so important and good for the soul.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 9, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      Thank you so much Demeter! It is so good to be with friends and family.

      Reply
  13. My Dish is Bomb says

    February 9, 2016 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    I do the same thing with shrimp — it’s so nice to have some in your freezer for quick and easy meals. Love the orange flavours too! Sounds like you had fun with your mom! I don’t really have a “hometown” b/c I moved alot as a kid but I love going back to visit places I used to live!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 9, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      I really have two hometowns, since I grew up in Alaska and then I moved to Oregon as a teenager. But it is always fun to go back and see the places and people there.

      Reply
  14. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    February 9, 2016 at 9:01 am

    I actually went to college in Eugene, and am so jealous you got to go back for a weekend to eat, drink and have fun.

    This orange shrimp dish looks packed with flavor! I’m gonna have to add it to my dinner menu this week.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 9, 2016 at 9:25 am

      Did you go to U of O? Me too! Go Ducks! Thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  15. Linda | The Baker Who Kerns says

    February 9, 2016 at 8:28 am

    Thats so nice you got to hang with your mama. My mom came two weeks ago and I like cancelled all my plans with everyone and had some serious mommy time haha! That orange shrimp looks delicious! I love healthier versions of dishes like this!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 9, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Yes, mom time is the best! Thanks Linda!

      Reply
  16. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    February 9, 2016 at 5:16 am

    I need to add this to my list of “must makes” It sounds so amazing. I love meals that come together quickly, are tasty and healthy! I think you’ve landed on a winner!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 9, 2016 at 9:08 am

      Thanks so much Kathy! Yes easy and healthy is the holy grail of dinners, I think! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry says

    February 9, 2016 at 2:17 am

    Sounds like you had a fantastic weekend, Meghan. I love a quick weekend getaway, especially when old friends and plenty of good wine are involved! 😉 This shrimp (or as we say here, prawn) dish looks rocking! I haven’t ever eaten prawns at home but I really should if I want to continue to call myself a foodie, I think! The orange/sesame combo sounds just divine. As for me, I still live in my hometown (well, home city I guess, considering there are 2 million people living here in Brisbane!) and I love it. A lot of friends have moved down to Melbourne (because that’s where all the cool kids are at apparently), and a whole lot more moved to London. Here in Australia, Brisbane is kind of seen as a city for families and raising kids, so I guess that’s why a lot of young people move away. It’s seriously a phenomenon. There’s even a movie called “All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane” (I kid you not!) which was terrible but gained a cult following because it’s just so true. We love it here, though, and I never want to leave!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 9, 2016 at 9:07 am

      That is so interesting about Brisbane, Lisa! I am trying to think of an equivalent here in the US, but it is usually young people moving from suburbs and small towns to larger cities. If you love your city and never want to leave then it is the right place for you! I don’t think that moving away is really necessary, unless of course you feel pulled in another direction. And yes, you must try making prawns at home! They are such a great fast and easy meal, I almost always have them on hand just for that reason.

      Reply
  18. Lynn Anderson says

    February 8, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    Meghan, So happy to read that you and your mom were able to go to OR. and reconnect with old friends and be refreshed. As for my weekend, Saturday was a pedicure, eyebrow, and lip rip, car wash. Sunday was church, Salad Bowl ladies meeting and then Super Bowl with a couple of friends. We were all one day Bronco fans and pleased with their win.
    I leave Saturday for a visit to my old hometown in Anchorage AK. Looking forward to seeing friends and doing a lot of chewing and chatting! I can say in advance that I won’t be disappointed.
    Lynn

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 8, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      Aww, yay Lynn! That weekend sounds pretty steller, and I am so glad to hear you will be getting back to AK soon! I hope you have a fabulous trip!

      Reply
  19. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

    February 8, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    Wow! It sounds like you had such a fantastic time with your mom and friends. It’s always nice to get a little dose of your hometown. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to find the time to escape.

    And this little shrimp dish. . .what a delicious way to re-charge and get back into the swing of things. I’ve been on the hunt for healthy, easy meals to prepare during the weekdays. This dish is perfect for that.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 8, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      Thank you Lynn! It is hard to get back, this is the first time in a year for me! But was a fantastic time.

      Reply
  20. Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix says

    February 8, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    This looks and sounds fantastic! I’m completely with you on the frozen shrimp, I do the same thing! Quick, impromptu dinners don’t stand a chance 🙂 I’m planning a trip to my hometown coming up… trying to get one last trip in before me and the fam move to Alaska!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 8, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      You are moving to Alaska?? Where? That is my ORIGINAL home, I lived there til I was a teenager. Thanks Stephanie!

      Reply
      • Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix says

        February 9, 2016 at 6:08 am

        Cool! I didn’t know that, Meghan! We’re moving to Seward 🙂

        Reply
        • Meghan says

          February 9, 2016 at 9:18 am

          Awesome! I have only been there once but it is pretty. We will have to talk more about this!

          Reply
          • Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix says

            February 9, 2016 at 10:46 am

            Yes, absolutely!!

  21. Ashley says

    February 8, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    I love using orange in savory dishes! It is so so good! Sounds like you had a pretty awesome weekend!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 8, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      Yes, so good, right? Thank you Ashley!

      Reply
  22. Leslie @ flora foodie says

    February 8, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Sounds like a lovely weekend! This shrimp is GORG!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 8, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you so much Leslie!

      Reply
  23. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says

    February 8, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    I’m so glad you are getting to spend so much time with you mama! Wine + this orange sesame shrimp + time with mom = my kind of day! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 8, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Yaaaas, you and me both! Thank you Lauren, and thanks so much for pinning!

      Reply
  24. E.A. says

    February 8, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    So delicious! visually & the taste buds agree!!
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 8, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  25. Dad says

    February 8, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    Meghan
    Has taken
    Food as Art
    Photography
    To a professional level

    Pops

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 8, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      🙂 I like the haiku 🙂

      Reply
  26. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    February 8, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    So glad you had an awesome weekend with your Mom and friends!! Woot woot to food, drinks and fun! Love this orange sesame shrimp, Meghan! This is a healthy done right–a dish I can easily devour!! Loving the flavors in here! Cheers, girlfriend! 😉

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 8, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      Thanks Cheyanne!

      Reply

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