Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- For Spicy Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by peeling, deveining, rinsing, and patting dry.
- Make the spicy mayo by mixing mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice; refrigerate.
- Prepare the batter by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt, then adding ice-cold water until just combined.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat each shrimp in the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Fry the shrimp in hot oil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
- Serve the shrimp on a platter with spicy mayo and optional green onions.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are dry for better batter adhesion.
- Monitor oil temperature to avoid soggy or burnt shrimp.
- Adjust sriracha in mayo to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free