Spicy Crispy Jumbo Shrimp (Print)
Golden fried shrimp bathed in a fiery-sweet sauce mixing sriracha, honey and lime juice that works great as a starter or main course.
# Ingredients:
→ Core Ingredients
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1 green onion, minced for topping (optional)
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup cornstarch or potato starch
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 cups neutral oil or vegetable oil, for cooking
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1 lb large shrimp, cleaned and peeled
→ For the Sauce
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½ teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
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1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
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½ cup sweet chili sauce
# Steps:
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Toss the shrimp with buttermilk in a mixing bowl. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to soften them up.
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In a separate bowl, stir together sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, vinegar, lime zest, and lime juice. Set it to the side.
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Combine cornstarch, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a big bowl. Take each shrimp and give it a good coating, shaking off the extra.
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In a big pan, heat your oil over medium until it hits 350°F (177°C). Fry a few shrimp at a time for 2 minutes or so, flipping once. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
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Take the shrimp out and lay them on a plate with paper towels or a wire rack to soak up the extra oil.
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Put the cooked shrimp into a large bowl. Pour your sauce over them and gently toss until they're all coated. Sprinkle with chopped green onions if you like. Serve right away!
# Additional Notes:
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Buttermilk makes shrimp taste better and keeps them juicy.
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Crispy fried shrimp are best eaten as soon as they're done cooking.