This super easy firecracker shrimp is my new crave! After having lunch with my colleagues at a restaurant called Crave, I was determined to make a copycat recipe. The flavors of these battered shrimps are simply delicious; I love the sriracha, mayo and honey combination. It’s the perfect blend of spicy and sweet!
This makes for an excellent appetizer and it is so simple to make! I prefer my foods to NOT be completely drenched in sauce since I like to taste the actual meat as well. However, feel free to double the quantity in the house made sauce recipe below if you need it even wetter.
If you’re a big fan of shrimps, don’t forget to also check out these recipes:
Easy Firecracker Shrimps
Course: AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy2
servings10
minutes10
minutesIngredients
1 lb of shrimps, peeled and devein
Tempura flour
Black sesame seeds
Shrimps Seasonings:
2 tsp of olive oil
1/2 tsp of sea salt
1/2 tsp of sugar
1/2 tsp of garlic powder
1/4 tsp of paprika
1/8 tsp Coarse black pepper
House Made Sauce:
4 tbsp of mayo
2 tsp of sriracha
1 tsp of honey
1 tsp of cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp of red onion, chopped
Directions
- Season the shrimps with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Mix well.
- Add shrimps into mixing bowl with tempura flour
- Preheat medium sized pot over medium-high heat for 5 mins or so then add shrimps into oil and cook for 5 mins or until golden brown.
- Remove shrimps and set in bowl layered with paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Prepare house made sauce with mayo, sriracha, honey, cilantro and red onions.
- Mix together well for this creamy, orange sauce.
- Transfer shrimps into a mixing bowl and pour sauce into bowl.
- Gently mix the shrimps into the sauce.
- Serve it on a platter and enjoy!
