Copycat Pf Changs Firecracker Shrimp Recipes

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chile sauce, and Sriracha hot sauce together in a bowl.
• Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl. Gently press shrimps into cornstarch to coat; shake off any excess.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Working in batches, cook the shrimp until they are lightly browned on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Put cooked shrimp in a bowl and pour chile sauce mixture over the shrimp. Toss gently to coat.
• Line a serving bowl with lettuce leaves. Pour shrimp into bowl and top with green onion.

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.

Steps:

• Assemble sauce ingredients and put aside.
• Heat a large saute pan, cast iron skillet, or electric wok until smoking. Add oil and baby carrots; saute until the color of carrots brightens. Add shrimp and stir fry until about half way cooked (1 minute). Add water chestnuts, snow peas and garlic. Saute briefly.
• Add scallions. Add chili paste, ground white pepper, and ground bean sauce. When you smell the "nuttiness" of the ground bean sauce, reduce heat and add sherry.
• Pour in the sauce mixture and let boil briefly. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened (approximately 30 seconds).
• Serve along with steamed rice and garnish with cilantro.