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Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

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This Firecracker Shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp marinated and glazed in a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce made from chili-garlic sauce, sriracha, and honey. Quickly cooked in a skillet, the shrimp are coated with a flavorful firecracker sauce and garnished with fresh parsley and optional spicy chili flakes or sliced hot peppers, making for a zesty and vibrant appetizer or main dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Firecracker Sauce

  • 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 pepper (use paprika for milder, or ghost pepper flakes for hotter)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Shrimp

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For Garnish

  • Fresh chopped parsley
  • Spicy chili flakes (optional)
  • Sliced hot peppers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Firecracker Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the chili-garlic sauce, spicy chili oil, sriracha, white wine vinegar, honey, cayenne pepper, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined. This will serve as your marinade and glaze.
  2. Marinate Shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large bowl. Pour half of the firecracker sauce over the shrimp and toss thoroughly to ensure each shrimp is evenly coated. Refrigerate the shrimp for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, though you may proceed to cook immediately if short on time.
  3. Cook Shrimp: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes on one side until they start to turn pink and slightly opaque, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until fully cooked through.
  4. Glaze Shrimp: After the shrimp is cooked, brush the remaining half of the firecracker sauce over the shrimp while still in the pan or after plating, adding an extra layer of vibrant flavor. Reserve any leftover sauce to serve on the side if desired.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and, if you like extra heat, sprinkle with spicy chili flakes or arrange sliced hot peppers on top. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your heat preference; paprika will give a milder flavor, while ghost pepper flakes will amplify the heat.
  • Marinating the shrimp even for a short time enhances their flavor but avoid marinating longer than 30 minutes as the acid can start to cook the shrimp.
  • This recipe works well as an appetizer or served over rice or noodles for a full meal.
  • If you prefer, substitute olive oil with another neutral oil such as avocado or grapeseed oil for cooking.
  • Leftover marinade used as glaze should be reserved before marinating the shrimp to ensure food safety.

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