Firecracker Shrimp
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
407 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Firecracker Shrimp
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This Firecracker Shrimp recipe is easy to make with a flavorful sauce that you can serve with pasta or rice! It's a quick dinner idea that your family will love!
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Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb. large uncooked shrimp see notes
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup peanut oil can sub vegetable or olive oil
Sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder optional
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
For Serving
- Red pepper flakes, green onions, and/or toasted sesame seeds
- rice see notes
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Instructions
Prep Work
- Combine the chicken broth with the cornstarch and mix until well combined. Make sure the broth is not warm/hot so that you don’t activate the cornstarch. Mix in the remaining sauce ingredients and store in a cool place until ready to use.
- Thaw the shrimp completely (if needed) and pat the surface dry. You may also need to remove the shell, tail, and veins.
Cook the Shrimp
- Combine the flour, cornstarch, and garlic powder in a gallon freezer bag. Add the shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (Ensure the skillet is sufficiently hot to ensure the shrimp is crispy.)
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 3-4 minutes per batch, until a golden-brown color is obtained on each side. Don't overcrowd the pan, it will make them soggy instead of crisp.
- Transfer the shrimp onto cooling racks and repeat until all shrimp are fried. Turn heat off and carefully wipe the skillet clean of excess oil.
Make the Sauce
- Add the sauce to the skillet. Bring it to a boil and allow it to thicken, this happens fairly quickly. Once thickened, decrease heat low and add the shrimp back and toss to coat in the sauce and heat through.
- Remove from heat and serve over rice. Garnish with red pepper flakes, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds if desired!
Notes
- Pro Tips:
- Storage:
- My Process for Perfectly Cooked Rice:
- The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving. There are 4 servings in this recipe.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a little chicken extra broth.
- Shrimp: The size I use is large, and is labeled as 26/30 per pound. (This means that it takes between 26-30 shrimp to equal a pound.) You can use fresh or frozen.
- Buffalo Sauce: I use Frank's Buffalo Sauce for this recipe.
- Make sure the oil is sufficiently heated before adding the shrimp, it should start frying immediately once it hits the oil. This ensures that the outer coating will stay on the shrimp, making it nice and crisp.
- Garnish options are endless and include diced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, honey roasted peanuts, and more!
- Rice: See the notes section of the recipe card for instructions for making perfectly cooked rice to accompany this meal.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Bring 2 cups chicken broth to a boil. Add 1 cup white long grain rice, bring back to a boil, and cover tightly.
- Reduce to a simmer, cook for 15 minutes. Turn heat off.
- Optional: Remove from heat and let the rice sit in the pot, covered, for 10 full minutes. Any rice stuck to the bottom will release during this time.
- This will yield 3 cups of flavorful rice.
- Note: Other varieties of rice will require different amounts of liquid and simmering time.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
1690mg
(70%)
Potassium
416mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
54g
(108%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1690mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 416mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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