Keto Firecracker Shrimp

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  • prep time

    prep time

    1 h 5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    5 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    1 h 10 min

Keto Firecracker Shrimp

17 ratings

If you love the salty heat of Sriracha, the you must try this firecracker shrimp recipe! Be forewarned, however, this dish is HOT! If this recipe is too spicy for you, you may reduce the amount of Sriracha used or reduce the marinating time. While this is suggested as a single serving, you may also choose to split the amount of shrimp in half and serve over a cauliflower rice bowl for a more filling meal!

Jessica L.

  • Net Carbs

    4.9 g

  • Fiber

    1.2 g

  • Total Carbs

    6.1 g

  • Protein

    19.7 g

  • Fats

    3 g

130 cals

Keto Firecracker Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • Shrimp

    Shrimp

    10 large shrimp

  • Soy Sauce

    Soy Sauce

    ⅛ cup

  • Sriracha Hot Sauce

    Sriracha Hot Sauce

    2 tablespoon

  • Rice Vinegar by Kikkoman

    Rice Vinegar by Kikkoman

    2 teaspoon

  • Lime Juice Raw

    Lime Juice Raw

    1 wedge yields

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ¼ tsp

  • Sesame Seeds

    Sesame Seeds

    1 teaspoon

  • Garlic Raw

    Garlic Raw

    1 clove

  • Lime

    Lime

    2 gram

Recipe Steps

steps 3

1 h 10 min

  • Step 1

    In a bowl, combine the shrimp (peeled and deveined), soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, lime juice, pepper, sesame seeds, and minced garlic. Cover the bowl, and let the shrimp marinate in the fridge for one hour.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Pour in the marinated shrimp and all the additional liquids. Let the shrimp cook on both sides for a couple minutes each until the shrimp is golden brown. You can turn down the heat slightly to avoid burning the sauce. The sauce will reduce slightly and become sticky.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    For serving, scoop the shrimp and all firecracker sauce onto a plate. Sprinkle fresh lime zest over the shrimp for a citrus tang that will cut the heat!

Comments 23

  • Cajunintx

    Cajunintx 2 months ago

    This was delicious!! I cut the Siracha to 1 tablespoon and the heat was perfect..I also added some mushrooms and served over zoodles! I loved it and will make again..so easy and fast!

    • Lfugina55

      Lfugina55 5 months ago

      Awesome taste! Added minced garlic for more flavor.

      • IneffableCauliflower175502

        IneffableCauliflower175502 a year ago

        I used coconut aminos instead of the soy sauce to cut the salt. Very spicy, I forgot the lime juice so less Siracha next time

        • Lfugina55

          Lfugina55 2 months ago

          Sorry meant coconut AMINOS, not amigos!

        • Lfugina55

          Lfugina55 2 months ago

          Have coconut amigos. What does it taste like?

        • Lfugina55

          Lfugina55 5 months ago

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      • Becky2023

        Becky2023 2 years ago

        Delicious! Served over spiraled zucchini - great combo.

        • Lfugina55

          Lfugina55 5 months ago

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      • SadieBug

        SadieBug 2 years ago

        It was edible, but so salty, even with low sodium soy sauce. I also had to take the shrimp out of the pan and add xanthum gum to the sauce to thicken it. I will probably try again and make some more adjustments.

        • Lfugina55

          Lfugina55 5 months ago

          Question: I started Keto diet about a month ago. Have noticed clumps of my thick hair falling out with combing, brushing, washing, etc. Sound familiar?

      • Lovellclan6

        Lovellclan6 4 years ago

        This was amazing!! It was VERY spicy but I loved the spice. I wanted to drink the sauce🤣

        • kbjoh

          kbjoh 4 years ago

          Where did the carbs come from? None of the ingredients have enough carbs to result in 5g carbs per serving. Thanks.

          • ATolley

            ATolley 3 years ago

            Shrimp have carbs! So does garlic and some soy sauces. It took me a long time to realize that I need to consider the minimal carbs of some ingredients because when you use several, it can actually add up.

          • PropitiousAvocadoGreen

            PropitiousAvocadoGreen 3 years ago

            I know !! I saw that a lot of recipes come up with way more carbs than when you make it with your own ingredients…. Go figure

        • Azjlpny

          Azjlpny 4 years ago

          A tiny bit salty.

          • FortuitousAvocado306748

            FortuitousAvocado306748 4 years ago

            You could try coconut amino 73% less sodium than soy sauce

        • Meli

          Meli 5 years ago

          Loved it! Din't change a thing!

          • Anonymous

            Anonymous 5 years ago

            Cooked or u cooked

            • recipewriter

              recipewriter 5 years ago

              Please start with raw shrimp.

          • My diet plan

            My diet plan 6 years ago

            Can you use chicken? I do not eat seafood.

            • recipewriter

              recipewriter 6 years ago

              Hi there, Cubed chicken breast would taste very good here! Please note you may need to spend extra time cooking, so your chicken isn't underdone.

          • Josh

            Josh 6 years ago

            Great taste but I recommend to pour the liquid in and boil it for a few minutes before adding the shrimp to avoid over cooking.

            • JaneCarruthers

              JaneCarruthers 6 years ago

              Thx for the tip. Looks like a great recipe.