Spicy Firecracker Shrimp Recipe
A quick and delicious dish with juicy shrimp coated in a sweet and spicy firecracker sauce. Perfect for any occasion, from appetizers to main courses.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Whisk
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- For the Firecracker Sauce:
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- For Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss shrimp with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Make the Firecracker Sauce: Mix buffalo sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, sriracha, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until crispy.
- Add the Sauce: Pour sauce over shrimp and toss for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats shrimp.
- Serve: Transfer shrimp to a dish, garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges. Drizzle with reserved sauce.
Notes
You can adjust the heat level by modifying the sriracha and red pepper flakes.
Use fresh shrimp for best results, but frozen works if thawed properly.
For a gluten-free version, swap soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
Shrimp cook fast; avoid overcooking them to prevent a rubbery texture.