Friday, July 11, 2025

Game Day Fire Cracker Shrimp



Get ready to spice up your game day with the ultimate appetizer: Game Day Firecracker Shrimp! 🦐🔥 Imagine large, juicy tiger shrimp, perfectly crispy from a seasoned flour coating, and then tossed in a mouth-watering spicy Thai Sweet Chili sauce. The flavor explosion doesn't stop there – these shrimp are garnished with fresh scallions for that extra zing! 🌶️🌿


This recipe is super easy to follow, with clear prep and cooking times, and a detailed ingredient list for both the seasoned flour and the fiery sauce. Plus, frying these bad boys in coconut oil not only adds a delicious tropical twist but also packs in some health benefits. 🥥💪


So, get your apron on and get ready to impress your friends with this restaurant-inspired dish that's sure to be a hit at any gathering! 🎉🍤

Enjoy cooking and happy munching! 😋🍽️



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Ingredients

·  1 1/2 pounds of Large Tiger Shrimp peeled and deveined


Season Flour

·   1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
·   1/2 cup Cornstarch
·   1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
·   1 tbsp Garlic Powder
·   1 tsp Cumin
·   1 tsp Cayenne pepper
    

    Other Ingredients

·    1/2 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
·    1/4 cup Chopped Scallions
·     salt to taste
·    Coconut Oil for pan frying ( or you can use vegetable oil) (see note )



Note: Coconut oil has been described by nutritionists as " The Healthiest oil on earth". I use "Pure, Unrefined, Cold Pressed" coconut oil. You may buy online or in your local health food store. It adds a lighter taste to fried foods, and I love cooking with it.

Step 1
Preheat oil for frying between 350 - 360 ° F. While oil is heating, in a large Ziploc bag, add flour, cornstarch, Old Bay, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Place shrimp in a bag and toss until shrimp is completely covered in seasoned flour, then remove shrimp and shake off excess seasoned flour and place on a plate to give the coating a chance to adhere to the shrimp.

 Step 2
 Place shrimp in hot oil in small batches so that you keep your oil hot. Cook batches of shrimp for about
 1 - 2 minutes or until golden brown. Place fried shrimp on a tray with paper towels to drain and lightly season to taste with salt.

Step 3
To Serve, first place shrimp in a large bowl and add Thai Sweet Chili sauce to coat shrimp, then place on a serving platter and garnish with chopped scallions and lemon or lime zest if you desire.