FIRECRACKER SHRIMP CUPS

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Make and share this Firecracker Shrimp Cups recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 24 shrimp cups

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups coarsely shredded zucchini (about 1 medium)
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely sliced scallion
1/2 cup finely chopped dill
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1/3 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 lb raw deveined, peeled shrimp (24 count)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 -3 cups canola oil, for frying
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
3 -5 drops hot chili sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the zucchini cups:.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a non-stick mini muffin pan with oil or cooking spray.
  • Take the shredded zucchini, wrap in a clean dish cloth and bring the edges up to meet. Twist the cloth at the top and squeeze over a sink to remove as much moisture as possible from the zucchini. Unwrap and tip into a large bowl.
  • Add the eggs, salt, scallion, dill, parsley and cheese to the bowl. Stir well to mix. Add the breadcrumbs and stir again to combine.
  • Divide the mixture among the 24 wells of the prepared mini muffin pan - you should be using about 1 tablespoon of the zucchini mixture for each well.
  • Use a teaspoon to press the mixture into cup shapes in the muffin tin, as in the video.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until just starting to turn golden brown around the top edges.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before using a small spatula or butter knife to help you remove the cups to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the shrimp:.
  • Place the raw shrimp in a large bowl. Add the cornstarch and salt and stir to coat well. Crack in an egg and stir again to coat.
  • Half fill a deep frying pan with the canola oil. Heat to 375 degrees F.
  • Carefully lower in a few shrimp at a time. Let them cook until light golden brown then flip and cook until the other side is light golden brown.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
  • Repeat with all the shrimp.
  • In a large bowl mix the mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce and hot sauce. Tip the hot shrimp into the bowl and stir to coat.
  • Assemble:.
  • Place a shrimp in each baked zucchini cup. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately.
  • Notes:.
  • To give the zucchini cups the best possible texture, use breadcrumbs (as the recipe is written) instead of flour as seen in the video.
  • Tools:
  • For the most success making the zucchini cups, use this non-stick Wilton 24 cup mini muffin tin: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Perfect-Results-Non-Stick-Cupcake/dp/B004EBS16G. If you do not have a non-stick muffin tin, be sure to grease and flour your pan.

Abulbasher Labib
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.


brayden coxwell
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These were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Emmy Ross
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful and delicious.


gaming Hasib
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These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a hit. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.


Declan Waigwa
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I'm so glad I did! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Eric Kanda
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These were so good! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were easy to make and the sauce was delicious.


Karen Mweetwa
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Kaylee Dian
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5 stars! These were amazing! I made them for my family and they all raved about them. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.


KAMAL Gazi
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the shrimp cups turned out delicious! I used a store-bought sweet and sour sauce and it worked perfectly. Will definitely make these again.


Nomi Awais
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I made these the other night for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.


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