Firecracker Shrimp

By jiafei

4 Person

25 Minutes

55 Calories

Firecracker Shrimp - appetizer featuring shrimp wrapped in spring roll wrapper and deep-fried. Super easy firecracker shrimp recipe that is sure to please. Firecracker Shrimp is an appetizer with shrimp wrapped in spring roll wrapper and deep-fried to golden perfection. Fried firecracker shrimp is a treat to the taste buds, making everyone wanting and crazing for more after the first bite. They are sure to knock your socks off as they are so delicious. To make firecracker shrimp, first, you marinate the shrimp with some ginger juice plus other seasonings. After marinating in the marinade, you then wrap the shrimp with spring roll skin and deep fry them to crispy perfection. Devour these firecracker shrimp as soon as they are hot off the frying pan and set your tongue on fire with dollops of spicy Sriracha chili sauce. Sit back, take a bite, and let the gingery and flavorful juice burst in your mouth!

Ingredients

Marinade

1 Egg white, lightly whisked for sealing purposes
White pepper
1/4 tsp. Cornstarch
1/4 tsp. Sesame seeds
1/4 tbsp. Sesame oil
1/4 tsp. Lime juice
1/4 tsp. Sugar
1/8 tsp. Salt
3 inches Ginger, peeled, pounded with mortar and pestle, and squeezed for the juice

1/2 Red chili, finely chopped
1 stalk Scallion, finely chopped
20 Spring roll skins
20 Shrimps, shelled and deveined but leave the tail on

Method

01

Pat dry the shrimps with paper towels and marinate with the above ingredients and the ginger juice.
02

Add in the finely chopped scallion and red chili. Marinate for 20 minutes.
03

Wrap each shrimp with a spring roll skin. Heat a frying pan with oil and deep fry the shrimp until light to a golden brown. Serve hot.