Description
Spicy Shrimp with Rice Paper Chips is a crispy and flavorful Asian-inspired appetizer that features juicy shrimp coated in a spicy sweet and tangy sauce, served over crunchy rice paper chips. This easy and fun dish is perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Spicy Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 green onion, sliced
Rice Paper Chips
- 6 rice paper wrappers
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Cooking spray or vegetable oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven or Air Fryer: Set your oven or air fryer to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for cooking the rice paper chips.
- Prepare Rice Paper Chips: Cut each rice paper wrapper into triangles or smaller pieces. Lightly spray them with oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds and a pinch of salt for added flavor.
- Cook the Rice Paper Chips: Place the coated rice paper pieces on a baking sheet or air fryer basket. Bake for 3–5 minutes in the oven or air fry for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully until the chips puff up and become crispy.
- Make the Spicy Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, sesame oil, and grated fresh ginger to create the flavorful sauce for the shrimp.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and minced garlic, cooking for 2–3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Coat the Shrimp with Sauce: Pour the prepared spicy sauce into the skillet with the cooked shrimp. Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until the shrimp are glossy and fully coated with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the shrimp. Serve the spicy shrimp immediately with the crispy rice paper chips on the side for a delightful appetizer.
Notes
- Rice paper chips cook very quickly, so keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce to match your preferred spice level.
- Add fresh toppings like avocado, cucumber, or cilantro to complement the dish.
- For extra crunch and flavor, sprinkle crushed peanuts over the finished shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Air Frying, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
