Description
Easy Firecracker Shrimp is a crispy, sweet, and spicy dish perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on (Aim for a 16–20 count for the best texture.)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (Add more for frying.)
- 1 tsp Fresh Garlic, minced
- ½ tsp Fresh Ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (Use tamari for gluten-free.)
- 1 tbsp Honey (Adjust per sweet preference.)
- 1 tsp Sriracha (Or more to taste.)
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour (Substitute with almond flour for low-carb.)
- ¼ cup Cornstarch
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- Green Onions (For a pop of color.)
- Sesame Seeds (Optional for added crunch.)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and sriracha. Add shrimp, toss to coat well, cover, and let it marinate in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl to create the crispy coating.
- Once marinated, remove the shrimp from the bowl and let any excess marinade drip off. Dredge them in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating, then shake off any excess flour.
- Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in a single layer for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the crispy shrimp to a serving plate, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces or over rice.
Notes
- Adjust honey and sriracha to suit your taste.
- Use gluten-free tamari if needed.
- Serve with rice or your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg