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Dynamite Shrimp Recipe

Dynamite Shrimp Recipe

4.8 from 14 reviews

These Dynamite Shrimp are crispy, spicy, and utterly delicious. Coated in a flavorful sauce, they make a perfect appetizer or main dish. The combination of the crispy shrimp with the tangy and spicy dynamite sauce is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Frying:

  • vegetable oil

For Dynamite Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Garnish:

  • 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
  • sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dynamite Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
  2. Marinate the Shrimp: In another bowl, marinate shrimp in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
  3. Coat the Shrimp: In a shallow dish, mix cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge marinated shrimp in the flour mixture.
  4. Fry the Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry shrimp in batches until golden and crispy.
  5. Toss in Sauce: Coat fried shrimp in prepared dynamite sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust Sriracha to taste for desired spice level.
  • Can be served as an appetizer, in tacos, or over rice.

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