Firecracker Shrimp Recipe
lightly fried, sweet & spicy glaze, honey-ginger slaw, green onion
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Ingredients
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Firecracker Shrimp
Sweet & Spicy Glaze
Honey-Ginger Slaw
Method
Preparing the Firecracker Shrimp
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 2
- 3
Combine Wet and Dry
Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- 4
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry Shrimp
Dip each shrimp into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully place in the hot oil.
- 6
Drain Fried Shrimp
Fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Making the Sweet & Spicy Glaze
- 7
Mix Glaze Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
- 8
Simmer Glaze
Heat over medium heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a simmer.
- 9
Thicken Glaze
Once simmering, reduce heat and let it cook for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Preparing the Honey-Ginger Slaw
- 10
Mix Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and shredded carrots.
- 11
Prepare Slaw Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt.
- 12
Dress Slaw
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots, and toss to coat evenly.
- 13
Add Green Onions
Add sliced green onions and mix gently.
Bringing It All Together
- 14
Coat Shrimp with Glaze
Toss the fried shrimp in the sweet and spicy glaze until well coated.
- 15
Plate the Dish
Serve the glazed shrimp over a bed of honey-ginger slaw.