Firecracker Shrimp
Firecracker Shrimp delivers a punchy balance of sweet heat and bright citrus, with tender, lightly crisped shrimp glazed in a chili-lime sauce. A hint of soy rounds out the tang and spice, and the sesame-green onion finish adds nutty freshness. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner served over fluffy rice when you’re craving bold, lively flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Firecracker Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 14
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Mix together the sweet chili sauce, lime zest, lime juice, sriracha, and soy sauce.
- 3
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp with salt.
- 4
In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with cornstarch to coat.
- 5
Heat oil in a wok or extra-large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the wok.
- 6
Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and bring it to a boil.
- 7
Return the shrimp to the wok and toss to coat.
- 8
Serve the Firecracker Shrimp over rice. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.
- Calories 947.67 kcal High 47%
- Protein 41.93 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 174.82 g 64%
- Total Fat 8.21 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 273.51 mg High 91%
- Sodium 348.24 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.62 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 6.85 g --
- Added Sugars 6.6 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 159.28 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 5.97 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 36.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.01 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.63 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Firecracker Shrimp is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cornstarch, Green Onion, Lime, and Lime Juice. Each serving provides about 947.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Firecracker Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornstarch, Green Onion, Lime, Lime Juice, Medium Shrimp. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Firecracker Shrimp?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 947.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Firecracker Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Firecracker Shrimp healthy?
- Firecracker Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 947.67 calories and 41.93 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 348.24 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.6 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Sesame, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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