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Firecracker Shrimp Recipe
This firecracker shrimp recipe makes the best firecracker shrimp, with just the right combination of sweet, heat and awesome flavor, ready in minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 259 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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
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!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.