Description
Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet, spicy, sticky firecracker sauce made in minutes. A quick stovetop dinner perfect for rice bowls, appetizers, or a flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb large uncooked shrimp
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup peanut oil (or vegetable/olive oil)
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
For Serving
- Green onions
- Red pepper flakes
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry. Combine flour, cornstarch, and garlic powder in a bowl; toss shrimp until coated.
- Mix the sauce: Whisk together broth, buffalo sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, and mustard powder.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Thicken the sauce: Pour sauce mixture into the skillet. Simmer 3–4 minutes, whisking until glossy and thick.
- Combine: Add shrimp back in and toss to coat evenly. Simmer 1 minute.
- Serve: Spoon over rice and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Pat shrimp very dry for the crispiest texture.
- Increase brown sugar slightly for a sweeter sauce.
- Add extra chili flakes or hot sauce for more heat.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes