Firecracker Shrimp
Firecracker Shrimp - appetizer featuring shrimp wrapped in spring roll wrapper and deep-fried. Super easy firecracker shrimp recipe that is sure to please.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Shrimp
Cuisine: Chinese Recipes
Keyword: Firecracker Shrimp
Servings: 4 people
- 20 shrimps shelled and deveined but leave the tail on
- 20 pieces spring roll skins
- 1 stalk scallion finely chopped
- 1/2 red chili finely chopped
Marinade:
- 3 inches (7cm) ginger peeled, pounded with mortar and pestle, and squeezed for the juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 dashes white pepper
- 1 egg white lightly whisked for sealing purposes
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and marinate with the ingredients above, along with the ginger juice.
Add the finely chopped scallion and red chili, and marinate for 20 minutes. Wrap each shrimp with a spring roll skin.
Heat a frying pan with oil and deep-fry the shrimp until they are light golden brown. Serve hot.
Serving: 4people | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 313mg