Firecracker Shrimp Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
259 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Firecracker Shrimp Recipe
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This firecracker shrimp recipe makes the best firecracker shrimp, with just the right combination of sweet, heat and awesome flavor, ready in minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chili-garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons spicy chili oil
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne use paprika for milder, or ghost pepper flakes for hotter!
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- FOR GARNISH: Fresh chopped parsley spicy chili flakes, sliced hot peppers
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Instructions
- Whisk together the chili-garlic sauce, chili oil, sriracha, vinegar, honey, cayenne, lime juice and a bit of salt and pepper together in a small bowl until mixed. This is your firecracker shrimp marinade and glaze.
- Add the shrimp to a large bowl and add half of firecracker shrimp marinade. Toss to evenly coat the shrimp. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes, though you can cook immediately if desired.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
- Brush on the remaining firecracker shrimp glaze. Reserve any leftover marinade/glaze for serving.
- Garnish and serve!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
2421mg
(101%)
Potassium
101mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
208IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 2421mg | 101% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 208IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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