Almost-Famous Spicy Fried Shrimp Recipe

Name: Almost-Famous Spicy Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce (such as sambal oelek); 2 teaspoons honey; Kosher salt; Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 1/4 pounds small shrimp, peeled and deveined; Bibb lettuce leaves, for serving; Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce (such as sambal oelek)
2 teaspoons honey
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 large eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds small shrimp, peeled and deveined
Bibb lettuce leaves, for serving
Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

1
Make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, chili sauce, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl; set aside.
2
Prepare the shrimp: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees.
3
Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl.
4
Whisk the flour, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in another shallow bowl.
5
Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, dip in the beaten eggs, then return to the flour mixture, turning to form a thick crust.
6
Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature.
7
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.
8
Toss the shrimp with the prepared sauce.
9
Arrange the lettuce in a shallow serving bowl or on individual plates.
10
Top with the shrimp and garnish with scallions.
11
Photograph by Stephanie Foley

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce (such as sambal oelek), 2 teaspoons honey, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Almost-Famous Spicy Fried Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almost-Famous Spicy Fried Shrimp

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