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Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

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This Firecracker Shrimp recipe delivers crispy, spicy shrimp coated in a fiery homemade sauce. A quick and easy dish that’s perfect for entertaining or a weeknight dinner. Packed with flavor and a satisfying crunch, these shrimp are sure to become your new favorite spicy appetizer!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

  • 1 cup cornstarch

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp sriracha

  • 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce

  • 1 tsp rice vinegar

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Vegetable oil for frying

  • Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • In a bowl, soak shrimp in buttermilk for 10 minutes.

  • In another bowl, mix cornstarch with salt and pepper.

  • Remove shrimp from buttermilk and coat in cornstarch mixture.

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  • Fry shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

  • In a separate bowl, mix mayo, sriracha, chili sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic powder to make the firecracker sauce.

  • Toss fried shrimp in sauce until coated.

 

  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

Adjust the heat level by increasing or reducing sriracha. Serve over rice or in lettuce wraps for a meal.

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