5 from 27 votes
Dynamite Shrimp
Dynamite Shrimp features shrimp coated in a light, crispy batter made from a mix of flour, cornstarch, and baking powder combined with cold club soda. Fried until golden, the shrimp are then tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce made from mayonnaise, sugar, and sriracha. The result is a crunchy exterior with a flavorful and mildly spicy finish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
386 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups club soda cold
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- canola oil for frying
- 1 pound Shrimp 21-25 count, deveined and shells removed
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
Instructions
- Heat a pot of oil to 375 degrees, at least 3 inches high.
- Mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and pepper then dredge the shrimp in it and dust off the excess amount.
- Whisk the club soda into the flour mixture then dip the shrimp into it and fry them immediately until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar and sriracha and toss with the freshly fried shrimp before serving.
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Notes
- Click on the cooking times within the instructions to start a kitchen timer for precise frying.
Nutrition Information
Calories
386kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
828mg
(35%)
Potassium
303mg
(6%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3.5mg
(4%)
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 828mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 303mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.