Easy Spicy Asian popcorn Shrimp Bao
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Easy Spicy Asian popcorn Shrimp Bao
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These deliciously easy, Spicy Asian Popcorn Shrimp Bao Buns are PERFECT for busy weeknights. Crispy oven-baked popcorn shrimp, tossed in a spicy Asian sauce and then served with steamed Chinese bao buns (or slider buns) with crunchy carrots and spring onions!
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Ingredients
Spicy Asian Popcorn Shrimp Bao
- 1 package of SeaPak frozen poporn shrimp
- 12 frozen bao or 12 slider buns
- shredded carrot
- chopped green onions spring onions
- Kewpie mayonnaise
- Spicy Asian Sauce recipe below
Spicy Asian Sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 3 tbsp neutral oil peanut oil or vegetable oil
- ½ tbsp ground black pepper
- Heaped ½ tbsp chili flakes/crushed red pepper add another ½ tbsp if you like it spicier
- 4 tbsp ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cornstarch cornflour
- ¼ - ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Prepare your steamer (only if you're using frozen bao buns) - place some water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil with the pot covered.
- Place the shrimp on a baking tray in one layer and bake the shrimp in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or according to package instructions (turning them over once, halfway through).
- Put frozen bao buns in your steamer in one layer and when the water is boiling, place the steamer over the boiling water and steam for about 7-10 minutes (or according to your package instructions).
- While the shrimp is in the oven, add the oil to a nonstick pan, and mix in the garlic and ginger. Heat the pan over medium heat until the garlic and ginger start to sizzle for a few seconds.
- Add the black pepper and chili flakes and saute for a further few seconds. Stir in the soy sauce and sugar and cook until the sugar is melted.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in ¼ cup of water and add this to the sauce. Heat while stirring until the sauce has thickened - should take less than a minute. Remove from the heat.
Spicy Asian Popcorn Shrimp Bao
- If using bao buns - once the bao buns have been steamed, keep them covered with a damp cloth.
- Once the shrimps have been baked and are nice and crispy, remove the tray from the oven and transfer the shrimp into a large bowl using tongs.
- Just before serving the popcorn shrimp, toss them in the spicy Asian sauce to coat them evenly. Serve immediately.
- Let your family members or guests assemble their own bao with popcorn shrimp, kewpie mayonnaise, carrots, green onions and other fixins. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
466kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
1112mg
(46%)
Potassium
287mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1112mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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