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Firecracker Shrimp

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πŸ”₯ Firecracker Shrimp delivers a crispy texture paired with a spicy, tangy sauce, making it a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish.
πŸ‹ This recipe balances sweetness and heat perfectly, offering a quick and flavorful meal that’s ready in about 20 minutes.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

– 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined

– Kosher salt to taste

– freshly ground black pepper to taste

– 1/2 cup cornstarch

– 2 large eggs beaten for dipping

– 1/4 cup canola oil for frying

– 1/2 cup sweet chili garlic sauce

– 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

– 2 tablespoons honey

– 1-2 tablespoons lemon zest

– 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha

– 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

– 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

1-Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until it’s ready for frying.

2-Season the shrimp with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to bring out their natural taste.

3-Lightly toss the shrimp in cornstarch until coated, then dip them individually into the beaten eggs before adding to the hot oil.

4-Fry 4-6 shrimp at a time until they’re golden brown, which takes about 2-3 minutes. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.

5-Wipe out the pan used for frying to keep things clean for the next step.

6-Combine sweet chili garlic sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, garlic salt, ginger, and Sriracha in the pan; bring it to a boil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.

7-Add the fried shrimp back into the sauce and toss them until fully coated for that perfect spicy finish.

8-Serve immediately with rice, rice noodles, lettuce wraps, salad, or tortillas to enjoy the full flavors.

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Notes

🍀 Fry shrimp in small batches to avoid crowding and achieve a crispy texture.
🌢️ Adjust Sriracha to taste, keeping the heat balanced.
🍚 Pairs well with rice, noodles, lettuce wraps, or tortillas for a complete meal.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Appetizer
  • Method: Frying, Tossing
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 225
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 1025mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 245mg