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Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

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Firecracker Shrimp is a crispy, fried shrimp dish coated in a sweet and spicy Asian-inspired sauce. Perfectly crunchy shrimp are tossed in a flavorful blend of sweet chili sauce, lime, soy, and sriracha, making it a vibrant and delicious meal to serve over white rice.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Sauce

  • ⅔ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ tablespoon sriracha, more if you like things spicy

For the Shrimp

  • ¾ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on or off)
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup vegetable oil, more as needed

Instructions

  1. Prep the Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, lemon zest, and sriracha. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Prepare your Dredging Station: In a large mixing bowl, combine and whisk the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. In a separate smaller bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly.
  3. Dredge the Shrimp: Toss the shrimp in the cornstarch mixture until each piece is fully coated, ensuring an even, light layer for crispiness.
  4. Fry the Shrimp: Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Dip each shrimp into the beaten eggs, shaking off any excess, then carefully place them in the hot oil, about six at a time. Fry for 1½ minutes, flipping halfway to cook evenly. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining shrimp, adding more oil if needed, keeping the burner on.
  5. Combine with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the hot skillet and heat it for 1 minute. Return the fried shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to coat them thoroughly with the sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat promptly once coated.
  6. Serve: Serve the firecracker shrimp immediately over a bed of white rice for a satisfying and delicious meal.

Notes

  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure a crispy coating.
  • Adjust sriracha quantity based on your preferred spice level.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to avoid lowering the oil temperature.
  • Serve immediately after tossing in sauce to maintain crispiness.
  • This recipe works well with tail-on or tail-off shrimp based on preference.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/firecracker-shrimp-recipe/