Firecracker Shrimp
Crispy, succulent shrimp marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in a bowl, combining olive oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and sriracha. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the coating by mixing flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in another bowl.
- Fry the shrimp in a pan over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain the shrimp on paper towels and serve hot, optionally garnished with lemon or green onions.
Notes
For added flavor, include some sesame oil in the marinade or double-dredge the shrimp for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 210mg