Description
Firecracker shrimp brings explosive flavor to your seafood repertoire. Bold Asian-inspired spices create an irresistible dish that delivers zesty, crispy perfection you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) jumbo shrimp (21–25 per pound), peeled and deveined, tail on
- 1 large egg
Coating and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Firecracker Sauce:
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, lemon juice, lemon zest, water, and minced garlic in a small bowl, whisking until smooth and fully integrated.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then create a dry coating by mixing flour and cornstarch in a separate container.
- Thoroughly dredge each shrimp in the flour-cornstarch mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Prepare a beaten egg mixture in a small bowl for additional coating.
- Heat a skillet to medium-high temperature with sufficient oil to create a shallow frying environment.
- Dip flour-coated shrimp into beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off.
- Carefully place egg-dipped shrimp into hot oil, frying approximately 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown crispy exterior.
- Transfer fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Clean the skillet and return to heat, pouring in prepared firecracker sauce.
- Bring sauce to a rapid boil, then gently introduce fried shrimp, coating thoroughly to ensure complete sauce coverage.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped chives as a final garnish.
- Serve immediately atop steamed rice for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust spiciness by modifying Sriracha sauce quantity for personalized heat levels.
- Gluten-free option works by substituting regular flour with rice flour or gluten-free all-purpose blend.
- Ensure shrimp are completely dry before coating to achieve crispy, golden exterior during frying.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350-375°F for perfect crispy texture without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg