Description
Bite into these tantalizing Firecracker Shrimp, where each piece delivers a burst of flavor that sparks excitement in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon sodium-reduced soy sauce
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 4 cups hot cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons bias-sliced green onions
- 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine sweet chili sauce, lime zest, lime juice, Sriracha, and soy sauce in a bowl. Stir together until fully blended.
- With paper towels, gently blot shrimp dry before seasoning them with salt.
- Toss shrimp with cornstarch until they are evenly coated.
- Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until opaque.
- Remove shrimp and set aside. Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a boil.
- Return shrimp to the wok and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve over a bed of hot cooked rice, garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using low-sugar chili sauce or swapping shrimp for tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 160mg