Game Day Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

Name: Game Day Firecracker Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs fresh large tiger shrimp (peeled and deveined); peanut oil (for frying) or coconut oil; ½ cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce; ¼ cup scallion, chopped (to garnish); 1 lemon, zest of, minced

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs fresh large tiger shrimp (peeled and deveined)
peanut oil (for frying) or coconut oil
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
¼ cup scallion, chopped (to garnish)
1 lemon, zest of, minced

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["Preheat oil for frying between 350 - 360 F. While oil is heating, in a large Ziploc bag, add flour, cornstarch, Old Bay, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.", "Place shrimp in bag and toss until shrimp is completely covered in season flour, then remove shrimp and shake off excess season flour and place on a plate to give coating a chance to adhere to shrimp.", "Place shrimp in hot oil in small batches so that you keep your oil hot.", "Cook batches of shrimp for about 1 - 2 minutes or until golden brown.", "Place fried shrimp on a tray with paper towels to drain.", "Season with salt if desired (I'm pretty much ""salt free"" while cooking).", "To Serve, first place shrimp in a large bowl and add Thai Sweet Chili sauce to coat shrimp, then place on a serving platter and garnish with chopped scallions and lemon or lime zest if you desire."]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs fresh large tiger shrimp (peeled and deveined), peanut oil (for frying) or coconut oil, ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Game Day 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.

Game Day Firecracker Shrimp

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