RECIPE: Stir-Fried Shrimp with Spicy Orange Sauce

This is one of my favorite dishes to make. I've made it for several dinner parties and I've always received rave reviews. It's quite simple and very filling. I usually serve this dish with a side of jasmine or brown rice and a veggie dish - like sauteed baby bok choy or garlicky green beans. Enjoy!

Servings: 4 (about 3/4 cup)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp (I always use medium-sized shrimp)

1 tablespoon corn starch

1/4 cup fresh orange juice (or if you're lazy like me, I use regular OJ from a carton - no pulp though)

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek) - I've always used chile garlic sauce, when I used the paste once, it was so spicy and hot; so, use paste or sauce, either way it'll be good

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/3 cup chopped green onions

Directions:

1. Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with corn starch; toss well to coat. Set aside.

2. Combine orange juice, honey, vinegar, and chile paste (sauce), stirring with whisk; set aside.

3. Heat canola oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced ginger and garlic to pan; stir-fry for 15 seconds or until fragrant. Add shrimp mixture; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add juice mixture and onions; cook 2 minutes or until sauce thickens and shrimp are done, stirring frequently. Serve immediately.