This Firecracker Shrimp is spicy, crispy, and tossed in a sticky chili garlic sauce that packs serious flavor. Each bite delivers a crunch on the outside and juicy shrimp on the inside, making it impossible to stop at just one. It’s quick to make and perfect as a bold appetizer on your game day or holiday snack table.
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If you’re into spicy-sweet combos, this one’s a winner. The sauce comes together in seconds and coats the shrimp like a dream. Serve them hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chives, and watch how fast they disappear.
Helpful Tips
- Use jumbo shrimp for a meatier bite and to keep them juicy inside.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan so the shrimp crisp up nicely instead of steaming.
- Toss in the sauce just before serving to keep the coating from getting soggy.
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Spicy Firecracker Shrimp
Ingredients
For the firecracker sauce:
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili crunch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
For the shrimp:
- 1 pound jumbo raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tail on
- salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Sesame seeds and chopped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the flour and cornstarch to a bag or bowl. Toss the shrimp in the mixture until well coated.
- In a skillet over medium high heat, add the oil.
- Once oil is shimmering, add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel just to blot any excess oil, then transfer it to the bowl with the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chives. Serve hot.
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