Firecracker Shrimp
The flavor is poppin’ with this easy firecracker shrimp recipe! A sweet-and-spicy sauce makes the shrimp totally irresistible.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 16 oz. large shrimp, peeled and deveined (see note)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or any oil with a high smoke point)
For the Sauce
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or rice wine vinegar)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (I use low sodium soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 3 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- If shrimp is frozen, thaw completely as directed on package. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and set aside.16 oz. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- In a small bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients: sweet chili sauce, Sriracha sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic, cornstarch, soy sauce, and lime juice. Set aside.½ cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, or to taste, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon lime juice
- In a bowl or large zip-top bag, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat shrimp well.2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp curl up into a “C” shape, and are cooked through. If your pan isn’t large enough to arrange the shrimp in a single layer, you may need to cook them in batches.2 tablespoons olive oil
- When shrimp are cooked, give the sauce ingredients another whisk and add to the pan with shrimp. Simmer over medium low heat until thickened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Garnish the firecracker shrimp with chopped cilantro, sesame seeds, and/or sliced green onions, if desired.1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, 3 green onions, sliced
- Serve the firecracker shrimp immediately as a main dish with steamed rice, or as an appetizer.
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Notes
- Shrimp: Choose whichever shrimp size you prefer; adjust cooking time accordingly. Small shrimp cook more quickly than large shrimp. We prefer tail off but if you like the tail on shrimp better, that’s fine.
- Nutrition: Nutrition information includes garnishes (cilantro, sesame seeds, and green onions). It does not include steamed rice.
- Spice level: Increase the spicy heat of your firecracker shrimp by adding more Sriracha. If you prefer, add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz. shrimp with sauce | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg
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