Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsEmil's HideawayDynamite Shrimp Recipe

Dynamite Shrimp Recipe

Inspired by Emil's Hideaway
Time40m
Serves4

Tender, crispy jumbo shrimp, seasoned, fried, and tossed in a creamy, spicy Boom – Boom sauce

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

Method

Preparing the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Season the Shrimp

    In a large bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly with the seasonings.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    In a shallow bowl, add cornstarch. In another bowl, beat the egg. In a third bowl, add panko breadcrumbs. Set up a breading station with these three bowls.

  3. 3

    Bread the Shrimp

    Dredge each seasoned shrimp in cornstarch, shaking off the excess. Dip it into the beaten egg, and then coat it with panko breadcrumbs. Place the breaded shrimp on a plate and repeat with the remaining shrimp.

Frying the Shrimp

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is hot enough.

  2. 5

    Fry the Shrimp

    Carefully add breaded shrimp to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Making the Boom-Boom Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt to taste. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Serving

  1. 7

    Toss Shrimp in Sauce

    In a large bowl, add the fried shrimp and the Boom-Boom sauce. Gently toss until all the shrimp are well coated in the sauce.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the Dynamite Shrimp immediately, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

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