Description
A recipe for crispy fried shrimp coated in a creamy, spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper.
- In a second shallow dish, whisk the milk and egg together.
- In a third shallow dish, place the flour mixture.
- Dredge each shrimp first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured shrimp into the egg mixture.
- Coat the shrimp again in the flour mixture. Place on a plate.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on a wire rack.
- While the shrimp cooks, prepare the sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a small bowl.
- Place the warm, fried shrimp in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss gently to coat completely.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can double-dip the shrimp in the flour mixture.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the heat level of the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: bang bang shrimp, spicy shrimp, fried shrimp, appetizer, quick shrimp recipe