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Spicy Firecracker Shrimp

Spicy Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 195
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp Sriracha
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • Sliced scallions and sesame seeds, for serving

Method
 

  1. Whisk Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and the cornstarch slurry together in a bowl.
  2. Pat shrimp dry, season lightly, then sear in hot oil for about 2 minutes per side until pink and golden.
  3. Lower heat, pour the sauce into the pan, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened and glossy, tossing to coat the shrimp.
  4. Serve immediately over rice, topped with scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Pat the shrimp very dry so they sear instead of steam, and cook them in a single layer. The sauce thickens fast once it hits the heat, so pull the pan off the moment it is glossy.