Best Firecracker Shrimp Salad Recipes
FIRECRACKER SHRIMP RECIPE
This firecracker shrimp recipe makes the best firecracker shrimp, with just the right combination of sweet, heat and awesome flavor, ready in minutes!
Provided by Mike Hultquist
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together the chili-garlic sauce, chili oil, sriracha, vinegar, honey, cayenne, lime juice and a bit of salt and pepper together in a small bowl until mixed. This is your firecracker shrimp marinade and glaze.
- Add the shrimp to a large bowl and add half of firecracker shrimp marinade. Toss to evenly coat the shrimp. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes, though you can cook immediately if desired.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
- Brush on the remaining firecracker shrimp glaze. Reserve any leftover marinade/glaze for serving.
- Garnish and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 2421 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FIRECRACKER SHRIMP AND RICE
You're a mere twenty minutes and one skillet away from this all-in-one spicy-sweet shrimp dinner.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk together the brown sugar, orange juice, hot sauce, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Dry the shrimp well with paper towels and add to a large bowl. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until pink, about 1 minute per side. Add the ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sauce mixture, rice and scallions and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes.
- Top with more red pepper flakes, a drizzle of sriracha and cilantro leaves.
FIRECRACKER SHRIMP
These delightful grilled shrimp from Mary Tallman of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling shrimp skewers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 30 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the apricot preserves, oil, soy sauce and pepper flakes. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers., Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting frequently with apricot mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
FIRECRACKER SHRIMP
Here's a recipe for spicing up shrimp. Prep time includes the minimum marinating time. These can be served hot or chilled and used as an appetizer.
Provided by ChrisMc
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h22m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the ingredients for the mash in a food processor or blender and blend until a smooth paste forms (probably about 1 minute).
- Place in a covered dish with the shrimp and marinate at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Heat the tablespoon of olive oil and saute the shrimp until pink.
- Use the lemon juice to deglaze the pan, and season the shrimp with salt as needed.
- If desired, you can garnish with thinly sliced avocado, sprigs of cilantro, or cherry tomatoes.
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