Sesame Orange Shrimp

2 large egg whites

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 sesame seeds

coarse salt and ground pepper

1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/4 c vegetable oil, plus more if needed

1 c fresh orange juice

2 T soy sauce

1 T sugar

4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, cornstarch, sesame seeds, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper until frothy. Add shrimp and toss to coat.

Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2-3 batches, cook shrimp until golden and crisp, 2-3 minutes per side; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Add more oil to skillet if necessary for remaining batches.

Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Add orange juice, soy sauce and sugar; boil over high heat until syrupy and reduced to about 1/3 cup, 4-5 minutes. Return shrimp to skillet; add scallions and cook until heated through and coated with sauce, about 1 minute.