Craving the spicy and crispy goodness of PF Chang's Firecracker Shrimp without leaving the comfort of your own kitchen? Look no further! Embark on a culinary journey to recreate this beloved dish with our comprehensive guide. We'll provide you with the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of heat and flavor, transforming ordinary shrimp into an unforgettable appetizer or main course. Get ready to elevate your taste buds and impress your friends and family with this copycat recipe that rivals the original.
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COPYCAT P.F. CHANG'S FIRECRACKER SHRIMP
Make the popular shrimp dish from PF Chang's at home with this copycat recipe. Shrimp is marinated and stir fried along with vegetables and noodles and tossed with a spicy "Firecracker" sauce.
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine the cornstarch, white pepper, vegetable oil, and egg white in a bowl. Add the shrimp, stirring to coat the shrimp in the marinade. Set aside. Combine the chili bean sauce, chicken stock, rice wine, oyster sauce, and chili paste in a bowl to make the firecracker sauce. Mix well and set aside. Cook the egg noodles in boiling water until al dente. Drain well then place in a bowl of ice water. Stir to chill the noodles. Drain the water from the bowl. Stir in the sesame oil. Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, until almost cooked (do not fully cook the shrimp). Remove the shrimp from the wok with a slotted spoon and set aside. Wipe out the wok. Add the chilled noodles and a few tablespoons of the firecracker sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove the noodles to a shallow bowl. Wipe out the wok. Add the garlic, onions, bell peppers, chili paste, and remaining firecracker sauce. Stir to mix. Add the shrimp to the wok. Cook, stirring constantly, until the shrimp has finished cooking. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over the noodles, garnish with the green onions, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
FIRECRACKER SHRIMP
Spicy shrimp wrapped in a wonton and fried until crispy. Cool it down with P.F. Chang's® Home Menu Mango Sweet and Sour sauce
Provided by P.F. Chang's Home Menu
Categories Appetizer/Snack
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Hold each shrimp by its tail and press down on the flesh to make them flat and straight. Brush shrimp flesh with chili garlic sauce. Place shrimp on wonton, roll one side, fold up the bottom and continue rolling tightly, leaving just the tail sticking out the top. Seal the edge with a very small amount of water on your finger if necessary.
- Heat oil in a deep pot over medium heat to 350°F. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown and shrimp is cooked through (145°F). Drain on paper towel-lined plate. Serve with sweet and sour sauce for dipping.
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P.F.CHANG'S FIRECRACKER SHRIMP (COPYCAT)
Here is another P.F.Chang's Bistro recipes, since all of you liked the Lettuce Wraps so well. I think this one is yummy as well.
Provided by Crabbycakes
Categories Asian
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook noodles until al dente.
- Shock in generous amounts of ice water, turning with your hands to speed chilling.
- Drain very well.
- Coat lightly with sesame oil.
- Heat wok, add 1 teaspoon of oil.
- Place shrimp into medium hot oil;slightly undercook.
- Drain wok, wipe out excess oil.
- Add noodles and toss with 3 ounces of Firecracker Shrimp Sauce.
- Mound noodles into a large shallow bowl;clean wok.
- Stir-fry garlic and chili paste, add onions and bell peppers, add 6 ounces of Firecracker Shrimp Sauce and toss quickly.
- Finish with sesame oil.
- Place shrimp and sauce over noodles.
- Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
FIRECRACKER SHRIMP
Steps:
- Peel shrimp, leaving head and tail on. Place barbecue sauce in skillet and set on medium heat. Place shrimp in skillet and cook until they turn pink, approximately 2 minutes on 1 side, and 1 1/2 minutes on the other side. Remove shrimp from skillet and place on plate, pouring any extra sauce from the skillet on top of the shrimp. Drizzle a small amount of horseradish sauce on top of the shrimp and serve.
- Place onions in a food processor with the motor running and then add 1/2 cup of orange juice. In a large pot, melt butter on medium heat and add the onion puree. Add the 1 1/2 cups of orange juice and the rest of the ingredients. Stir and cook on low heat for approximately 25 minutes.
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
P. F. CHANG'S FIRECRACKER SHRIMP II RECIPE
Provided by á-170456
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook noodles until al dente. Shock in generous amounts of ice water, turning by hand to speed chilling. Drain very well. Coat lightly with sesame oil. Heat wok, add 1 teaspoon of oil. Place shrimp into medium hot oil. Slightly undercook. Drain wok, wipe out excess oil. Add noodles to wok and toss with 3 ounces of Firecracker Shrimp Sauce. Mound noodles into a large shallow bowl. Clean wok. Stir-fry garlic and chili paste, add onions and bell peppers, add 6 ounces of Firecracker Shrimp Sauce and toss quickly. Finish with sesame oil. Place shrimp and sauce over noodles. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. This recipe yields 4 servings.
Tips:
- Use large shrimp for this recipe, as they will hold up better to the cooking process.
- Make sure to devein and clean the shrimp before cooking.
- The cornstarch coating helps to create a crispy exterior on the shrimp.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the shrimp in the pan when cooking, or they will not cook evenly.
- The sauce for this recipe is slightly spicy, so adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your taste.
- Serve the shrimp immediately with rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
This copycat recipe for P.F. Chang's Firecracker Shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp are crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is slightly spicy and addictive. Serve this dish with rice or noodles, and you'll have a meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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