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Firecracker Shrimp Recipe
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5 from 14 votes

Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

This firecracker shrimp recipe makes the best firecracker shrimp, with just the right combination of sweet, heat and awesome flavor, ready in minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: recipe, shrimp, spicy, sriracha
Servings: 4
Calories: 259kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chili-garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons spicy chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne use paprika for milder, or ghost pepper flakes for hotter!
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • FOR GARNISH: Fresh chopped parsley spicy chili flakes, sliced hot peppers

Instructions

  • Whisk together the chili-garlic sauce, chili oil, sriracha, vinegar, honey, cayenne, lime juice and a bit of salt and pepper together in a small bowl until mixed. This is your firecracker shrimp marinade and glaze.
  • Add the shrimp to a large bowl and add half of firecracker shrimp marinade. Toss to evenly coat the shrimp. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes, though you can cook immediately if desired.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  • Brush on the remaining firecracker shrimp glaze. Reserve any leftover marinade/glaze for serving.
  • Garnish and serve!

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Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 2421mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2mg