# Firecracker Shrimp

This recipe features crispy shrimp coated in a sweet, spicy chili sauce with a hint of lime.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- jumbo shrimp
- buttermilk
- sweet chili sauce
- sriracha
- honey
- rice vinegar
- lime zest
- lime juice
- cornstarch
- salt
- garlic powder
- black pepper
- heat neutral oil
- green onions

## Instructions

1. Tenderize jumbo shrimp in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
2. Combine sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, lime zest, and lime juice.
3. In a large bowl combine cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
4. Evenly coat the shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off any excess.
5. In a large pan at 350 F, heat neutral oil and fry shrimp in small batches until golden and crispy, flipping over halfway.
6. Drain the shrimp of excess oil.
7. Transfer to a mixing bowl, pour the sauce on top, and gently toss.
8. Garnish with green onions and enjoy.

## Equipment

- knife
- bowls
- grater
- lime squeezer
- large pan
- burner
- slotted spoon
- mixing bowl
- tongs

## Tips

- The sauce requires no heating.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1843883183128477?fs=e&fs=e
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e4501334-f10e-4d06-9efa-a440c9b9f68d
- Extracted: 2025-05-22

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