Spicy Firecracker Shrimp is bold, crispy, and coated in a sauce that seriously delivers on flavor. It hits you with a balance of sweet heat, savory crunch, and a sticky glaze that clings to every bite. Perfect for a party plate or an easy dinner when you want something exciting.

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These shrimp get a quick coating of flour and cornstarch, then a fast pan-fry to lock in texture before getting tossed in a firecracker sauce made with sweet chili, chili crunch, soy, and honey. The result is crispy, saucy shrimp with just enough heat to keep you reaching for the next one. A sprinkle of sesame seeds and chives adds the perfect finish.

Helpful Tips

Use jumbo shrimp. They hold up better to frying and give you a meatier bite.
Don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed to keep the shrimp crispy.
Toss in sauce right before serving. It keeps the coating from getting soggy.

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Spicy Firecracker Shrimp

Spicy Firecracker Shrimp has the balance of sweet heat, savory crunch, and a sticky glaze that clings to every bite. Perfect for a party plate or an easy dinner when you want something exciting.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 113 kcal

Ingredients

For the firecracker sauce:

1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons chili crunch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey

For the shrimp:

1 pound jumbo raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tail on
salt & black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cooking oil
sesame seeds and chopped fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the flour and cornstarch to a bag or bowl. Toss the shrimp in the mixture until well coated.
In a skillet over medium high heat, add the oil.
Once oil is shimmering, add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel just to blot any excess oil, then transfer it to the bowl with the sauce. Toss to coat.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chives. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 522mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 82IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.3mg

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