Spicy Shrimp Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Shrimp
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1 pound of peeled, medium-sized shrimp (around 25 pieces), deveined
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Salt and black pepper, adjust to your taste
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1/2 cup of corn starch for dredging
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2 beaten large eggs to coat shrimp
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1/4 cup oil for frying (like canola)
→ Sauce
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1/2 cup of sweet chili garlic sauce (store-bought works great)
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Juice from 3 tablespoons of a freshly squeezed lemon
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2 tablespoons of honey for sweetness
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Zest from 1-2 lemons (adjust to preference)
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1/2 teaspoon of Sriracha for heat
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A small pinch of freshly grated ginger, about 1/2 teaspoon
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1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
# Instructions:
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Pour the oil into a big pan and get it hot over medium-high heat.
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Sprinkle salt and pepper on shrimp. Roll them in cornstarch first, and then dip them in the egg wash right before you cook them.
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In small groups (about 4-6), fry the coated shrimp until a golden crust forms. This takes around 2-3 minutes per batch. Let them rest on paper towels after frying.
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Wipe the pan clean and toss all the sauce ingredients in. Let the mixture come to a bubbling boil over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes.
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Toss the cooked shrimp in the sauce until well-coated. Serve right away with a side of rice or veggies.
# Notes:
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Tastes best while still crisp and fresh
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Spice level can be adjusted by adding extra Sriracha
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You can find sweet chili garlic sauce in the international foods section