Spicy Chile Lime Shrimp Recipe

Name: Spicy Chile Lime Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cooked tiger shrimp, thawed and tails removed; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or to taste; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 jalapeno peppers, diced; 3 cloves garlic, diced; 1 (1/2 inch) piece ginger, grated; 1 lime, halved; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; salt to taste; 1/3 cup milk, or as needed; 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying

Servings: persons

1 pound cooked tiger shrimp, thawed and tails removed
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or to taste
1 medium onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 (1/2 inch) piece ginger, grated
1 lime, halved
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
salt to taste
1/3 cup milk, or as needed
1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying

1
Toss shrimp and soy sauce together in a bowl and set aside.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeno peppers, garlic, and ginger. Squeeze in 1/2 of the lime and mix until combined, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
3
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Add milk slowly until batter is thin and runny.
4
Heat 1/2 cup oil in a frying pan. Dip shrimp in batter to lightly coat; fry in batches until golden, about 1 minute per side. Toss fried shrimp with jalapeno mixture. Squeeze remaining lime juice on top.

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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 pound cooked tiger shrimp, thawed and tails removed, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or to taste, 1 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chile Lime 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.

Spicy Chile Lime Shrimp

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