Firecracker Shrimp Recipe – Asian Special
This firecracker shrimp features a light breading, perfectly crisped and coated in a sweet and spicy firecracker sauce. It’s incredibly versatile, serving well as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. Best of all, it takes less than 15 minutes to prepare from start to finish! It’s safe to conclude that this ranks among the finest spicy shrimp recipes you can create.
- Prep Time5 min
- Cook Time10 min
- Total Time15 min
Shrimp Ingredients:
- ½ pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails left on
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Firecracker Sauce:
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Optional Ingredients For Serving:
- Rice
- Sesame seeds
How To Make Asian Barbecue Burgers:
Season your shrimp with salt and pepper to your liking, then coat them in cornstarch.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to cover the surface.
In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the firecracker sauce until thoroughly combined; set aside.
Whisk the egg in a medium bowl. Dip each shrimp into the egg, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Place the shrimp in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side.
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Carefully wipe out the skillet and return it to medium-high heat. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet.
Bring the sauce to a boil. Once boiling, return the shrimp to the skillet.
Stir the shrimp gently with a spatula, ensuring each piece is well coated in the sauce.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the shrimp and serve.
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