Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

Name: Firecracker Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 lb uncooked extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail intact, butterflied; 2 teaspoons finely grated gingerroot; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup chopped yellow pepper; 2 tablespoons rice wine; 2 tablespoons soya sauce; 2 tablespoons sriracha chili sauce; 1 tablespoon finely chopped small red pepper; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 lb uncooked extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail intact, butterflied
2 teaspoons finely grated gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chopped yellow pepper
2 tablespoons rice wine
2 tablespoons soya sauce
2 tablespoons sriracha chili sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped small red pepper
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

1
Heat a wok or large frying pan on medium-high.
2
Add sesame oil.
3
Add next 3 ingredients and stir-fry for 2 minutes until shrimp start to turn pink.
4
Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
5
Add yellow pepper to wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
6
Add next 6 ingredients and stir.
7
Stir cornstarch and water until smooth and add to wok.
8
Heat and stir until bubbling and thickened.
9
Add shrimp and stir-fry for 1 minute until pink and coated.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 lb uncooked extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail intact, butterflied, 2 teaspoons finely grated gingerroot, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Firecracker Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Firecracker Shrimp

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