Jam Jam Shrimp Recipe
Fried shrimp, spicy sriracha sauce, chopped citrus cilantro lettuce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. In another dish, place the beaten egg.
- 3
Bread the Shrimp
Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat with the flour mixture again.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Shrimp
Carefully add the breaded shrimp in batches to the hot oil, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Prepare the Sriracha Sauce
In a small bowl, mix the fried shrimp with sriracha sauce until well coated.
- 7
Serve
Serve the sriracha-coated shrimp on a bed of chopped lettuce. Garnish with additional lime juice if desired.