Description
Boom Boom Shrimp is a tantalizing dish that combines crispy, breaded shrimp with a creamy, spicy sauce. This flavorful recipe is perfect for gatherings, game nights, or a cozy dinner at home. With just the right amount of kick and sweetness, every bite is an explosion of taste that will leave you wanting more. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to be a hit on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then coat with panko.
- Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Toss fried shrimp in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, coat shrimp in cornstarch before frying. Feel free to swap shrimp for chicken or adjust the spice level according to your preference.