Sweet Chili Shrimp
Sweet Chili Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
For the Honey Gochujang Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dredging stations for the shrimp. In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well. In a second shallow bowl, whisk the large eggs to create an egg wash. In a third shallow bowl, place the panko bread crumbs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Dredge each peeled and deveined shrimp. First, coat the shrimp thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip the floured shrimp into the egg wash, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, coat the shrimp completely with panko bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large deep pan or deep fryer over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Ensure the oil is hot enough to fry the shrimp to a golden crisp.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 4
Carefully place the panko-coated shrimp into the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried shrimp from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
While the shrimp are frying, prepare the sweet chili sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
In a separate small bowl, prepare the Honey Gochujang Mayo. Combine the mayonnaise, Gochujang, honey, and soy sauce. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Once all the shrimp are fried, add them to the bowl with the prepared sweet chili sauce. Toss gently until all the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Arrange the sauced sweet chili shrimp on a serving plate. Drizzle generously with the prepared Honey Gochujang Mayo and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sweet Chili Shrimp
For the Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
For the Honey Gochujang Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dredging stations for the shrimp. In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well. In a second shallow bowl, whisk the large eggs to create an egg wash. In a third shallow bowl, place the panko bread crumbs.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Dredge each peeled and deveined shrimp. First, coat the shrimp thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip the floured shrimp into the egg wash, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, coat the shrimp completely with panko bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large deep pan or deep fryer over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Ensure the oil is hot enough to fry the shrimp to a golden crisp.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 4
Carefully place the panko-coated shrimp into the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried shrimp from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
While the shrimp are frying, prepare the sweet chili sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
In a separate small bowl, prepare the Honey Gochujang Mayo. Combine the mayonnaise, Gochujang, honey, and soy sauce. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Once all the shrimp are fried, add them to the bowl with the prepared sweet chili sauce. Toss gently until all the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Arrange the sauced sweet chili shrimp on a serving plate. Drizzle generously with the prepared Honey Gochujang Mayo and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min