Firecracker Shrimp [project #261]

p.261.1firecracker.shrimpIngredients:

  • 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled with tails on and deviened
  • 1 tbsp. sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 2 tsp. garlic, grated
  • 2 tsp. ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 12 egg roll wrappers, cut in half into 2 triangles
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • oil for frying
  • sweet chili sauce for dipping
Directions:
  1. Nick the shrimp a few times along the inside of their curve to help them stay straight.
  2. Marinate the shrimp in the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  3. Shake any excess marinade off of the shrimp, wrap them in the egg roll wrappers leaving the tails out and seal the wrapper with a mixture of the water and the cornstarch.
  4. Fry the shrimp in small batches in oil over medium-high heat until golden brown, crispy and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes and set aside on paper towels to drain.

by closetcooking

 

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