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Firecracker Shrimp

Breaded shrimp are fried until crisp, then coated in a sweet, tangy chili sauce.

$2.23per serving $$
42 minstart to table
6servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb raw extra-large shrimp
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 tsp each salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • canola oil or vegetable if pan frying or deep frying
  • 3/4 cup asian sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp asian chili sauce (optional)

Steps

  1. Stir the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, honey, and optional chili sauce in a small saucepan.
  2. Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring twice.
  3. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then set out the flour, beaten eggs, and panko in separate bowls.
  4. Coat each shrimp in flour, egg, and panko.
  5. Heat 1 inch of canola or vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet to 350 F.
  6. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and 145 F, then toss with the warm sauce.

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