Firecracker Shrimp

Name: Firecracker Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asia
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 tablespoons canola oil; Hot cooked rice; Optional: Sliced green onions and sesame seeds

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This sticky, spicy firecracker shrimp pairs well with fluffy rice or stir-fried noodles. Bonus: It's a 30-minute meal, perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients

1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons canola oil
Hot cooked rice
Optional: Sliced green onions and sesame seeds

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp and keep warm. Add chili sauce mixture to skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Add shrimp back to skillet, stir to coat. Serve with rice and, if desired, green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

about 10 shrimp: 326 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 1187mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.

Bold in flavor, this firecracker shrimp gets a kick of heat from sriracha and sweet chili sauce and a touch of citrus from lime zest. Serve it with warm rice, or try making stir-fried noodles to go with it. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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