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Dynamite Shrimp

Shake up dinnertime with this dynamite shrimp! It’s fried to golden-brown, crispy perfection and tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce. Your family will be begging for seconds!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cups cold water
  • ¼ cup club soda, cold
  • 1 egg
  • vegetable oil for frying
Sauce
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce

Instructions

Shrimp
    Cup of Yum
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. A deep fryer can also be used.
  2. Remove the shell and devein 1 pound large shrimp, while leaving the tails on. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  3. Sift together ¾ cup all-purpose flour and ¼ cup cornstarch in a medium bowl and set aside.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together ½ cups cold water, cold ¼ cup club soda, and 1 egg.
  5. Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture. Stir with a fork just until combined. It's ok if the batter is lumpy.
  6. Quickly working while the batter is still chilled, dip the shrimp into the batter, then place it in the pot of oil. Cook each shrimp tempura until golden in color.
  7. Remove from hot skillet and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  8. Repeat the steps until all the shrimp is cooked.
Sauce
  1. Add ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
  2. Add the cooked shrimp to a large bowl and pour the sauce over the shrimp.
  3. Gently toss to coat the shrimp. Garnish with red pepper flakes and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 354mg (15%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 77IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 354mg 15%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 77IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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