Firecracker Shrimp /w Sweet Chili Sauce

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Firecracker Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce

based on a recipe from Jaden Hair

25 large tail-on shrimp, deveined and nicked on their inside curve so that they lay straight
25 wonton wrappers
Oil for frying
Marinade1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp grated ginger (using rasp grater)
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sweet chili sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
Cornstarch “paste” (mix well to form paste)
1 Tb cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Combine marinade ingredients in bowl, marinate shrimp for 20 minutes.

Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Wrap each shrimp in a wonton wrapper half. Seal with cornstarch paste.

Fry in hot oil (375) until golden brown and shrimp is cooked through. Serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.