Description
Firecracker Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that combines crispy, golden shrimp with a fiery and tangy sauce. Perfect for game nights, parties, or casual dinners, these flavorful bites are sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal. With a delightful crunch from panko breadcrumbs and a sweet-spicy glaze, this easy-to-make recipe will become your go-to favorite for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned panko in three separate bowls.
- Coat each shrimp first in flour, then egg wash, followed by panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, mix hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Toss cooked shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg