Boom Boom Shrimp Recipe
Hand-breaded Gulf shrimp tossed in our tangy boom boom sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and shrimp. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In one shallow dish, place the flour; in another, beat the eggs; and in a third, mix cornstarch and panko breadcrumbs.
- 3
Bread the Shrimp
Remove shrimp from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with the panko mixture.
- 4
Fry the Shrimp
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Prepare Boom Boom Sauce
In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 6
Toss Shrimp
In a large bowl, toss the fried shrimp with the boom boom sauce until well coated.
