Firecracker Shrimp
This Firecracker Shrimp recipe is easy to make with a flavorful sauce that you can serve with pasta or rice! It's a quick dinner idea that your family will love!
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NotesPro Tips:
If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a little chicken extra broth.
Shrimp: The size I use is large, and is labeled as 26/30 per pound. (This means that it takes between 26-30 shrimp to equal a pound.) You can use fresh or frozen.
Buffalo Sauce: I use Frank's Buffalo Sauce for this recipe.
Make sure the oil is sufficiently heated before adding the shrimp, it should start frying immediately once it hits the oil. This ensures that the outer coating will stay on the shrimp, making it nice and crisp.
Garnish options are endless and include diced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, honey roasted peanuts, and more!
Rice: See the notes section of the recipe card for instructions for making perfectly cooked rice to accompany this meal.
Storage:
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
My Process for Perfectly Cooked Rice:
Bring 2 cups chicken broth to a boil. Add 1 cup white long grain rice, bring back to a boil, and cover tightly.
Reduce to a simmer, cook for 15 minutes. Turn heat off.
Optional: Remove from heat and let the rice sit in the pot, covered, for 10 full minutes. Any rice stuck to the bottom will release during this time.
This will yield 3 cups of flavorful rice.
Note: Other varieties of rice will require different amounts of liquid and simmering time.
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving. There are 4 servings in this recipe.
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This was so fantastic! The recipe arrived in my inbox today and I happened to have all the ingredients on hand. Served the shrimp over fried rice and my husband is one happy guy 😊. Highly recommend!
I absolutely loved this! It's like a cousin to bang bang shrimp, but with so much more flavor and depth! Anytime I see one of your recipes with apple cider vinegar, I know it will be a winner here. Best thing about it was the speed. It was 9pm and noone had eaten so I thawed some shrimp and had dinner ready in less than 30. Served it with your rice and some sauted green beans with a bit of sugar, soy and oyster sauce added in. Great late night dinner! The one container of leftovers was already missing from the fridge by 7am! :)
I made this tonight for both of my boys who LOVE seafood. They ate like they've never eaten before!!!! There isn't a drop of sauce left in the pan and they asked for it again next time they come home from college. It was a simple recipe with a lot of flavor! That buffalo sauce ingredient is right up their alley too so I knew they'd love it. Keep these beautiful recipes coming!
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