Are you looking for a delicious yet quick meal bursting with flavor? Look no further than our fiery Firecracker Shrimp! An incredible combination of sweet and spicy is ready in just 20 minutes.
I love easy meals that can be assembled in less than 30 minutes. My family loves meals with shrimp, so this shrimp recipe is a win for us all.
I made this recipe after being inspired by a recent trip to a Mongolian-style restaurant. Our family loves going to restaurants like this and trying to pile as much as humanly possible into those smaller-than-we-expected bowls, making the typical Mt. Everest-like combinations of vegetables, sauces, and unnatural amounts of meats.
We always leave with full bellies and smiling faces.
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What was different about this place was that they had pre-made menu ideas; of course, you could still create your combination, but they had some ready for you just in case you had trouble deciding.
My husband got the Firecracker Shrimp, and I did it too quickly after trying his. What I loved about this recipe was the amount of spice and the fact that the shrimp wasn’t breaded. It reminded me of Bang Bang Shrimp without all the breading and additional calories. We all loved the recipe so much that I came home and tried to replicate it.
Firecracker sauce
What can I serve with Firecracker Shrimp?
You will love this simple recipe, friend; the sweet & spicy combination is just perfection. And the fact that you can make it in 20 minutes means the Firecracker Shrimp will be a repeat offender in your home.
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Firecracker Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined (about 25 shrimp)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup canola oil for frying
Sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili garlic sauce in the ethnic food aisle at the grocery store
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.
- Lightly toss the shrimp in the cornstarch until coated. Dip them individually into the beaten eggs right before frying.
- Add shrimp about 4-6 at a time depending on your saucepan and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat the process with the remaining shrimp, discarding any excess oil.
- Wipe out the pan you just used to cook the shrimp. Combine the sweet chili garlic sauce, lemon juice, and zest, honey, garlic salt ginger and Sriracha. and bring to boil over medium-high heat, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the shrimp back in – into pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Serve immediately with rice or over fresh veggies.
My daughter and I love this recipe! So delicious and full of flavor! I can’t wait to make this again!
Thank you! So glad you both enjoyed it.
I am such a seafood lover! This recipe is perfect for me!
Enjoy!
I’ve made it and it’s the best eve shrimp dish! It’s so flavorful!
This firecracker shrimp is on fire! I love how simple the recipe is!
Thank you!
I can’t wait to try this recipe, and I love that it doesn’t have mayo
Wow, this is my new favorite shrimp recipe! My family keeps asking for more.!
So sweet, spicy and tasty! Definitely making this more often
I just became so hungry for this Firecracker Shrimp!! Looks delicious!
I am drooling over these shrimp! It looks so irresistible!
So perfect for weeknight dinners. Thanks for sharing!
I would like to have this Firecracker shrimp for dinner tonight! It’s just amazing!
I know for sure this Firecracker Shrimp would be a huge hit in my house!
We love this recipe. Definitely one of our favorites for lunch and dinner! Can’t wait to make this again!
The shrimp is so delicious and flavorful!
The first thing my husband said after he finished he plate? “ That was friggin delicious!” Glad I tried it. Felt odd not to put any wine in it, but clearly it was not needed!
Can fire cracker shrimp be made ahead of time?
Hi Annie, this dish is best served fresh. Since you’re frying the shrimp you’ll want to serve it as soon as possible so it stays nice and crispy.
Reminds me of bonefish a bit – can’t get enough shrimp
Amazing recipe and my family devoured the shrimp in record time. I don’t get too bogged down with protein and caloric calculations when I’m looking for tasty recipes. I look for recipes that I know my family will enjoy and if I have the ingredients on hand or they’re easy to find. I may try this recipe with chicken tenders next time, b/c the sauce makes everything taste great!
Such great flavors, perfect way to spice up dinner!
I love how easy and delicious this is! I am so excited to try it!
I love, LOVE the flavors! SO delicious!
We always have shrimp on hand and this is one of our favorite ways to use it. Perfect with rice or noodles.
This recipe is delicious! My family loved it and we will definitely be doing many repeats. We served it over an Asian salad and the flavors were very complimentary.
My wife and I enjoyed this recipe better than any we have tried. We have a local restaurant that is famous for firecracker shrimp and this recipe easily tops theirs.
Great flavors., wonderful meal. A little messy frying the shrimp. I would definitely make this dish again,.
Love this recipe. The sauce is so addictive