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Boom Boom Shrimp

Crispy Boom Boom Shrimp That Will Wow Your Guests

This Crispy Boom Boom Shrimp combines a crunchy exterior with a creamy sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for impressing your guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp (16/20 count) Can substitute with chicken or firm tofu
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Greek yogurt or milk mixed with vinegar can serve as a substitute
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Can use all-purpose flour if cornstarch is unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used instead
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to preference
  • to taste Salt Adjust to preference
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Kewpie Mayonnaise Regular mayonnaise works, though it alters the flavor slightly
  • 1/4 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Any sweet chili sauce can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust quantity based on desired spice level
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh or bottled lime juice can be used
For Frying
  • 2 cups Canola Oil Vegetable oil is a suitable alternative

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

How to Make Boom Boom Shrimp
  1. Start by peeling, deveining, rinsing, and patting the shrimp dry to ensure they are ready for marination.
  2. Soak the cleaned shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together Kewpie mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  5. Once marinated, remove the shrimp from the buttermilk and coat them evenly with the cornstarch mixture.
  6. Pour canola oil into a large skillet, heating it to 350°F.
  7. Add the coated shrimp to the hot oil in batches, frying them for about 2-3 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy.
  8. Carefully remove the fried shrimp and let them drain on paper towels.
  9. Transfer the crispy shrimp to a large bowl, drizzle the sauce over, and toss gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servingsCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with lime wedges and extra sauce for dipping.

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