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Firecracker Shrimp

Firecracker Shrimp: Quick, Spicy, and Simply Irresistible

Firecracker Shrimp is a quick and spicy dish perfect for weeknight meals, delivering crunchy, juicy shrimp enveloped in a sticky-sweet sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 305
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cups Sweet Chili Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari or Soy Sauce Gluten-free tamari is a great alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce Adjust to taste for spice preference
  • 0.5 Lemon Juice & Zest Or lime for a refreshing alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh is best, garlic powder can substitute
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp (peeled and deveined) Or swap with chicken, pork, tofu, or cauliflower
  • 1 Egg Vegan egg replacement works if needed
  • 0.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Go gluten-free with just cornstarch
  • 0.25 cups Cornstarch Helps create a crispy coating
For Frying
  • 0.33 cups Vegetable Oil Canola or peanut oil recommended
For Garnishing
  • Optional Garnishes (sesame seeds, chives) Or try chopped cilantro or green onions

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Separate Bowl
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, tamari, honey, Sriracha, lemon juice and zest, and minced garlic. Set aside.
  2. Rinse and pat dry jumbo shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Mix flour and cornstarch in a separate bowl, then dredge shrimp in the mixture.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Beat egg in a bowl, dip shrimp in egg, then fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Remove excess oil from skillet, return to heat. Pour in firecracker sauce and bring to a boil. Add fried shrimp, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
  5. Transfer shrimp to a serving platter, optionally garnish with sesame seeds and chives. Serve hot over rice or with fresh greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure oil is hot enough for crispy shrimp and avoid overcrowding in the skillet.

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