Firecracker shrimp
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6 reviews
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Firecracker shrimp
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Crispy fried firecracker shrimp coated in a sweet, spicy sauce is absolutely delicious and easy to make, coming together in 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) peeled shrimp
- 2 cups cornstarch / potato starch
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the firecracker sauce
- ¼ cup Sweet chili sauce
- 2-3 tbsp soy sauce tamari/coconut aminos is a good gluten free substitution
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
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Instructions
- Start by making the firecracker sauce.
- In a large skillet or pan set over medium heat, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, sriracha and crushed garlic then cook until hot and bubbling.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Place the corn starch in a large bowl then season with a pinch of salt and half teaspoon of pepper.
- Coat the shrimp in the corn starch, making sure each shrimp is thoroughly coated.
- Heat enough neutral oil in a deep pan to deep fry the shrimp over medium-high heat. You can use a deep fryer too.
- Test if the oil is hot enough by pressing a a wooden chopstick or skewer to the bottom of the pan. If a lot of small bubbles appear, the oil is hot enough.
- Add the shrimp in batches and fry until golden brown and crisp - approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on paper towels.
- Toss the crispy fried shrimp in the sauce then serve topped with green onions/spring onions as garnish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
80g
(27%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
315mg
(105%)
Sodium
3961mg
(165%)
Potassium
360mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
457IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 315mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 3961mg | 165% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 457IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
6 reviews
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