Description
Dynamite shrimp beckons with zesty Asian-inspired flavors that dance on palates. Crispy tempura-coated shrimp drizzled in spicy mayo promise a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, deveined and shells removed (21–25 count)
- 1 ½ cups (188 g) flour
- ¾ cup (90 g) cornstarch
- 1 ½ tbsps baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 1 ½ cups cold club soda
- canola oil for frying
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sriracha
Instructions
- Oil Preparation: Heat canola oil in a deep pot to 375°F, ensuring a minimum 3-inch oil depth for ideal deep-frying conditions.
- Dry Mixture Creation: Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, kosher salt, and white pepper in a mixing bowl, setting aside a portion for initial shrimp coating.
- Shrimp Coating: Gently dust shrimp with reserved flour mixture, delicately removing excess for a light, even coverage.
- Batter Development: Whisk chilled club soda into remaining flour blend, creating a smooth, airy liquid coating.
- Frying Process: Submerge batter-coated shrimp in hot oil, cooking for 2-3 minutes and rotating to achieve a uniform golden-brown crispness. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Sauce Creation: Blend mayonnaise, sugar, and sriracha in a separate bowl, adjusting spice levels to taste preference.
- Final Assembly: While shrimp are hot, generously coat with spicy mayo mixture, ensuring complete coverage and maximizing flavor infusion. Serve immediately and enjoy the dynamic culinary experience.
Notes
- Maintain Precise Oil Temperature: Keep oil consistently at 375°F to ensure crispy, non-greasy shrimp without burning.
- Prep Coating Technique: Create a light, even flour dusting before battering to help the crispy coating adhere perfectly.
- Batter Consistency Matters: Whisk club soda into flour mixture until smooth and airy for the lightest, crunchiest texture.
- Drain Excess Oil Properly: Use paper towels to absorb extra oil immediately after frying, preserving the shrimp’s crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg