Ingredients
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Before we dive into the cooking process, let’s gather our ingredients. You’ll need the following:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
- Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dredge marinated shrimp in the flour mixture.
- Fry coated shrimp in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha for the sauce.
- Toss shrimp in the sauce and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Sriracha to taste for spiciness.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg