Description
A crispy and creamy shrimp dish that combines sweet chili sauce and Sriracha for a delightful taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large, deveined shrimp
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Fresh lime juice, to taste
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your shrimp. Rinse and pat them dry thoroughly.
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, and a pinch of salt together.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg lightly.
- Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat them with the flour-cornstarch mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully add the shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through.
- While shrimp are frying, prepare the sauce by mixing sweet chili sauce, lime juice, mayo, and Sriracha in a small bowl.
- Once the shrimp are done, let them drain on paper towels, then toss them in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to achieve the perfect crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Southern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Shrimp, Fried Shrimp, Appetizer, Seafood