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A firecracker shrimp recipe with two dipping sauces on a black platter.
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Firecracker Shrimp with Sriracha Dipping Sauce

Firecracker Shrimp is a popular appetizer recipe you can oven bake or deep fry. Then dip them into a creamy spicy sriracha dipping sauce!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time24 minutes
Total Time44 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Dips, & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: firecracker shimp, party food, shrimp appetizer
Servings: 24
Calories: 92kcal

Ingredients

  • 24 large frozen shrimp extra jumbo - peeled, deveined, tail-on
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 package egg roll wrappers measuring 7 x 7 inches
  • 1 whole egg
  • coconut oil spray
  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce for dipping

Spicy Sriracha-Horseradish Dipping Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons sriracha chili sauce
  • 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

Make Spicy Sriracha Dipping Sauce

  • In a small bowl, use a whisk or small spatula to mix sriracha chili sauce, horseradish sauce, and mayonnaise. Set Aside.

Wrap the Firecracker Shrimp

  • Remove the frozen shrimp from the bag, place them in a colander, and rinse underwater. Your shrimp will be ready to use in about 15 minutes from frozen. Or you can defrost your shrimp overnight in the refrigerator. Place the bag of shrimp in a bowl to catch the moisture or any drips.
  • Marinade shrimp in a large ziploc bag, add the 24 thawed shrimp, 1 cup teriyaki sauce and the minced garlic. Rest for 20 minutes in the fridge. Turn bag every 5 minutes or so to evenly coat shrimp with marinade.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut a stack of 8 square spring roll/egg roll wrappers (they are 7 x 7 inches out of the package) into thirds, lay strips on top of each other spaced evenly with 1" at the top showing. This helps the wrapping process go faster.
  • Brush beaten egg over the top each strip, this acts as a glue to keep the wrapper sealed when baking.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Lay one shrimp across the bottom of each egg roll wrapper with the tail sticking out.
  • Tightly wrap the shrimp up, and press egg wash sealed edge firmly together at the seam.

Option 1: Pan Fry Method

  • In a dutch oven, deep large skillet over medium-high heat, add about 1-2 inches of vegetable oil (canola oil). You want your oil temperature to be at 350 degrees.
  • Fry a few at a time for 2-3 minutes in small batches. Remove with a slotted spoon to a rack or paper towel lined platter. You can also use a deep fryer or an air fryer.
  • Serve on a warm serving platter with small shallow bowls of spicy sriracha dipping sauce and plain teriyaki sauce.

Option 2: Oven Bake Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Once wrapped, place shrimp on the parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer. Spray all the shrimp well with cooking spray. The oil sprayed on the firecracker shrimp will help them crisp golden brown in the oven.
  • Bake 12 minutes at 400 degrees, flip over, spray again with coconut oil, bake 12 more minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve on a warm serving platter with small shallow bowls of spicy sriracha dipping sauce and plain teriyaki sauce.

Notes

shrimp

The shrimp package will state 16-24 per pound, those are the extra jumbo/large shrimp you want.

sauce spiciness 

You can adjust the heat level to your taste, by reducing the horseradish and chili sauce down to 1-2 tablespoons each. You can also find the perfect balance of savory and sweet flavor with some Thai sweet chili sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to spread on sandwiches, and dip hot fries or chicken strips into it during the week.

deep fry advantages

The deep fry method gives a crunchier golden crisp outside shell. With frying, you need to work in batches and clean up the mess on the stove.

oven bake advantages 

The oven baked method results in a crisp potsticker texture and saves some time and calories. When you bake them on a sheet pan, they all are done at the same time which is nice for parties and entertaining. The clean-up is a lot easier too.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 72mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.1mg