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Firecracker Shrimp

Firecracker Shrimp - appetizer featuring shrimp wrapped in spring roll wrapper and deep-fried. Super easy firecracker shrimp recipe that is sure to please.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 55 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 20 shrimps shelled and deveined but leave the tail on
  • 20 pieces spring roll skins
  • 1 talk scallion finely chopped
  • 1/2 red chili finely chopped
Marinade:
  • 3 inches (7cm) ginger peeled, pounded with mortar and pestle, and squeezed for the juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 dashes white pepper
  • 1 egg white lightly whisked for sealing purposes

Instructions

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  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and marinate with the ingredients above, along with the ginger juice.
  2. Add the finely chopped scallion and red chili, and marinate for 20 minutes. Wrap each shrimp with a spring roll skin.
  3. Heat a frying pan with oil and deep-fry the shrimp until they are light golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4people Calories 55kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 313mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 55

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 55kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 313mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.