INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
Egg Mixture
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk (See note below.)
Breading Mixture
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Frying
- vegetable oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and chili garlic sauce. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In a separate medium mixing bowl, add egg and buttermilk. Whisk to combine.
- In another separate mixing bowl combine flour, panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk to combine.
- Dip each shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip the shrimp in the egg mixture, last you’ll dip the shrimp back in the flour mixture. Repeat for all shrimp.
- Place the coated shrimp on a plate and place them in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. This will help the breading stick to the shrimp as they are frying.
- In a skillet with deep sides add vegetable oil so it is 2 inches deep. Heat over medium heat until the oil is 350°F.
- When the oil is ready, carefully place shrimp in the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes total, turning halfway through the cooking process. Remove golden brown shrimp from the hot oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- When all of the shrimp is done cooking, place them in a large mixing bowl. Spoon ¼ cup of sauce over the shrimp, and toss to coat. Serve the remaining sauce with the shrimp.
NOTES
Note: You can use frozen shrimp as it is easy to have on hand in your freezer. To thaw the shrimp quickly, place them in a bowl of cold water for about 20 minutes.
Note: Using a new jar of room temperature, unopened mayonnaise may make a noticeable positive difference in the flavor.
Note: You can make your own buttermilk using whole or 2% milk and lemon juice or distilled vinegar. For every 1 cup of milk, stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
NUTRITION
Sodium: 2143mgCalcium: 253mgVitamin C: 5mgVitamin A: 318IUSugar: 12gFiber: 1gPotassium: 218mgCholesterol: 345mgCalories: 485kcalSaturated Fat: 5gFat: 26gProtein: 30gCarbohydrates: 30gIron: 4mg