Dynamite Shrimp Recipe
Crispy shrimp tossed in sweet chili sauce
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Shrimp
Sweet Chili Sauce
Method
Preparing the Shrimp
- 1
Marinate the Shrimp
In a bowl, season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and black pepper. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. In another bowl, whisk the egg and water together until combined.
Frying the Shrimp
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat the Shrimp
Dip each marinated shrimp first in the egg mixture, then dredge it in the flour-cornstarch mixture until fully coated.
- 5
Fry the Shrimp
Carefully place the coated shrimp in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Drain the Shrimp
Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Making the Sauce
- 7
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- 8
Toss the Shrimp
In a large bowl, add the fried shrimp and pour the sweet chili sauce over them. Toss gently until all the shrimp are well coated.
- 9
Garnish
Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the shrimp for garnish, if using.
Serving
- 10
Serve Immediately
Serve the dynamite shrimp hot as an appetizer or main dish. Enjoy!