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Dynamite Shrimp

Cripsy, fried shrimp coated in a spicy mayonnaise dressing

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 527 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 250 g Shrimp shelled and deveined
  • cooking oil for deep frying
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 small egg
COATING
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornflour/cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch salt
SAUCE
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
  • 2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 ½ tablespoon tomato ketchup
GARNISH
  • lettuce
  • spring onions or chives chopped
  • black sesame seeds
  • white sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the sauce by stirring mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, honey and tomato ketchup together and keep aside.
  2. To the shrimp, add red chili powder, salt, paprika powder, soy sauce and egg. Mix well.
  3. Prepare the dredging mix by combining all-purpose flour, cornflour/cornstarch, salt and garlic powder.
  4. Heat oil for deep-frying.
  5. Using a tong, coat each shrimp with the flour, shake off excess and drop in the hot oil.
  6. Fry on medium high heat till it turns golden and crispy (around 3-4 minutes).
  7. Remove into a sieve to drain off excess oil. Let cool slightly.
  8. Add the fried shrimp to a bowl. Pour the sauce and toss until the shrimps are nicely coated.
  9. In a small bowl or glass put some lettuce on the bottom, add the shrimps and garnish with chopped green part of spring onion (or chives), black and white sesame seeds.
  10. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Information

Calories 527kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 25.3g (8%) Protein 3.4g (7%) Fat 45.5g (70%) Saturated Fat 6.9g (35%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 973mg (41%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Fiber 0.8g (3%) Sugar 6.2g (12%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 527

% Daily Value*

Calories 527kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 25.3g 8%
Protein 3.4g 7%
Fat 45.5g 70%
Saturated Fat 6.9g 35%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 973mg 41%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Sugar 6.2g 12%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.