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Celebrate Chinese New Year with Orange Peel Shrimp

by Jenna Weber on Jan 19, 2012

Find out what the secret ingredient is in this favorite Chinese take-out recipe.

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Make Orange Peel Shrimp to recreate Chinese take-out at home. The secret ingredient is marmalade to thicken the sauce and coat the shrimp.
Make Orange Peel Shrimp to recreate Chinese take-out at home. The secret ingredient is marmalade to thicken the sauce and coat the shrimp.
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Make the most of your juicy winter citrus with this Chinese take-out favorite! Orange peel shrimp is, hands down, my favorite dish to order at any Chinese restaurant. I love that mix of spicy and sweet!

Make Orange Peel Shrimp to recreate Chinese take-out at home. The secret ingredient is marmalade to thicken the sauce and coat the shrimp.

After trying a few at-home versions and not having much luck, I finally discovered the secret ingredient: marmalade. This tangy orange jam lends sweetness and makes the sauce thicken up perfectly, perfect for coating the shrimp.

Make Orange Peel Shrimp to recreate Chinese take-out at home. The secret ingredient is marmalade to thicken the sauce and coat the shrimp.

I hope you guys love this dish as much as I do! Pair with brown rice and dont forget the fortune cookie.

Jenna Weber, food blogger for PBS Food's Fresh Tastes blogJenna Weber is half of the Fresh Tastes blog team. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in 2008 and, since then, has worked as a pastry chef, bread baker and freelance food editor. Currently, Jenna blogs full-time on EatLiveRun.com where her delicious daily recipes and quirky culinary musings appeal to thousands. She lives in Northern California and, when not in the kitchen, can usually be found on her yoga mat.