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firecracker shrimp
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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
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Shrimp
Cuisine: Chinese Recipes
Keyword: Firecracker Shrimp
Servings: 4 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 313mg