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Spicy Firecracker Shrimp

This Firecracker Shrimp is spicy, crispy, and tossed in a sticky chili garlic sauce that packs serious flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 119kcal

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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Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.4mg