Easy Firecracker Shrimp
This Easy Firecracker Shrimp is sweet, sticky, spicy and crunchy - it's a perfect appetizer or main dish when served with broccoli and rice.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 307kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, for garnish
Sauce
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Mix together sauce ingredients in a bowl. Microwave for 2-3 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
- Meanwhile, add flour to a bowl, then whisk eggs in another bowl. Dip shrimp in egg, then coat in flour.
- Add shrimp to skillet, cooking in two batches for 2-3 minutes per side. Add cooked shrimp to a paper towel lined plate to get rid of excess oil, seasoning with salt & pepper, then add cooked shrimp to a large bowl.
- Toss shrimp with sauce, then garnish with chili flakes, sesame seeds and green onions. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
For a healthier option, skip the breading and grill the shrimp instead of frying it.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat under the broiler in the oven for about 2 minutes.
Freeze this shrimp for 2-3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight or reheat from frozen in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 400 F.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 368mg | Sodium: 1661mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 4mg