Description
Dynamite Shrimp is a crispy, spicy appetizer featuring large shrimp marinated in buttermilk, coated in a light flour and cornstarch batter, and fried to golden perfection. Tossed in a creamy and tangy sriracha mayo sauce, this dish is garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, making it a flavorful and irresistible starter or topping for rice and salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Coating
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Garnish
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Marinate the peeled and deveined large shrimp in buttermilk for 15 to 20 minutes to tenderize and add moisture.
- Mix Dry Coating: In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper thoroughly to create the frying batter.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C), ensuring enough oil to fully submerge the shrimp for even frying.
- Fry the Shrimp: Remove shrimp from buttermilk, dredge each piece in the flour and cornstarch mixture, shake off excess, and carefully fry in batches. Cook each side for about 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp are golden brown and crispy. Drain fried shrimp on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, honey, lime juice, and soy sauce until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Dish: Toss the fried shrimp in the spicy mayonnaise sauce thoroughly in a large bowl so each shrimp is well coated.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the sauced shrimp for color, texture, and flavor enhancement.
- Serve: Serve the dynamite shrimp immediately as an appetizer or over rice or salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best taste and texture; frozen shrimp can be used but thaw fully before marinating.
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy shrimp and ensure crispiness.
- Adjust sriracha quantity in the sauce to control spiciness based on preference.
- Use neutral oil with a high smoke point for frying, such as vegetable or canola oil.
- Serve immediately after tossing in sauce to keep shrimp crispy yet flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
