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Firecracker Shrimp & Rice Skillet

5 from 1 vote
With a great balance of sweet and spicy and ready in less than 30 minutes, Firecracker Shrimp & Rice Skillet is an easy and delicious weeknight meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Meal Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp Cholula or other hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp cleaned, tails removed
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup green onions thinly sliced
  • Sriracha for topping, if desired

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, orange juice, Cholula, seasoned rice vinegar, red pepper flakes and Kosher salt until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Blot the shrimp dry with paper towels and move to a medium sized bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch and toss to coat.
  3. Add the vegetable oil to a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp and fry until pink, about one minute per side.
  4. Add the ginger and garlic to the skillet, stir and cook until fragrant, about one minute.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium and pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir the shrimp to coat.
  6. Stir in the cooked rice and the sliced green onions. Cook for about 3 minutes until warmed.
  7. Serve immediately. Drizzle with Sriracha if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1116mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 408IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 1mg

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