Firecracker Shrimp

Name: Firecracker Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese, Thai, American, Fusion
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 2 tbsp Green Onion; 1 tsp Lime; 2 tbsp Lime Juice; 1 lb Medium Shrimp; 2 tbsp Peanut Oil; 1 tbsp Reduced-Sodium Beef Broth; 0.25 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Sriracha; 0.25 cup Sweet Chili Sauce; 1.5 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds; 4 cups White Rice

Appetizer 🧄Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Chinese 🇨🇳Thai 🇹🇭American Fusion High-Protein 💪Gluten-Free Halal 🕌Clean Eating Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.