Firecracker Shrimp (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Shrimp
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1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 25 shrimp)
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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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½ cup cornstarch
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2 large eggs, beaten
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¼ cup canola oil for frying
→ Sauce
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½ cup sweet chili garlic sauce
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3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 tablespoons honey
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1-2 tablespoons lemon zest
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½ teaspoon Sriracha
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½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
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½ teaspoon garlic salt
# Instructions:
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Heat canola oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Coat in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs just before frying.
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Cook shrimp in batches of 4-6 until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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Combine sauce ingredients in wiped-clean pan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
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Add fried shrimp to sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately with rice or vegetables.
# Notes:
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Best served immediately while crispy
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Can adjust spice level with Sriracha
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Find sweet chili garlic sauce in ethnic food aisle