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Firecracker Shrimp

Sweet and Spicy Firecracker Shrimp in Just 30 Minutes

A quick and delicious Firecracker Shrimp recipe combining sweet, spicy, and savory elements, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari or Soy Sauce Use Tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 Fresh Lemon Juice and Zest
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
Shrimp Ingredients
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp Choose large shrimp for best texture
  • 1 Egg For binding the breading
  • 0.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.25 cups Cornstarch Enhances crispiness
Frying Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil For frying
Optional Garnishes
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Chopped Fresh Chives

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Sauce Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, Tamari or soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, lemon juice and zest, and minced garlic. Set aside.
Shrimp Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine flour and cornstarch. Coat shrimp in flour mixture.
Frying Shrimp
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Dip each shrimp in beaten egg, then fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Combining and Coating
  1. In the skillet, heat the firecracker sauce until it simmers. Add fried shrimp and coat thoroughly.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and chives. Pair with rice or vegetable sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure oil is hot enough for frying and avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain crispiness.

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