Fried Shrimp Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) Recipe

Name: Fried Shrimp Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cups Flour; 1/2 teaspoons (scant) Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/2 cups Mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Agave Nectar; 1 teaspoon Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce (optional, For Heat); 2 cups Canola Oil; 1 pound Small (60/80 Count) Peeled And Deveined Shrimp; 4 whole Sub Rolls; 1/2 cups Pickled Carrots And Daikon (see My TastyKitchen Recipe Box); 1/2 whole Small Cucumber, Cut Into 4 Thin Wedges; 12 sprigs Cliantro

Servings: persons

⅓ cups Flour
1/2 teaspoons (scant) Salt
1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 cups Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Agave Nectar
1 teaspoon Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce (optional, For Heat)
2 cups Canola Oil
1 pound Small (60/80 Count) Peeled And Deveined Shrimp
4 whole Sub Rolls
1/2 cups Pickled Carrots And Daikon (see My TastyKitchen Recipe Box)
1/2 whole Small Cucumber, Cut Into 4 Thin Wedges
12 sprigs Cliantro

1
In a bowl, blend flour, salt, ginger powder, and garlic powder.
2
Set aside.
3
In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, agave nectar, and Sriracha (optional).
4
Blend well.
5
Set aside.
6
Add oil to a medium-sized heavy-bottom pan and preheat it to 360 F. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
7
Place shrimp in a medium bowl.
8
Add flour mixture and thoroughly coat shrimp.
9
Scoop up half of the shrimp using a fine mesh strainer or a large slotted spoon.
10
Shake off excess flour.
11
Place shrimp in the hot oil and fry for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until shrimp is opaque throughout.
12
Stir shrimp a couple of times during cooking to ensure even cooking.
13
Remove shrimp from the oil using a kitchen spider or spatula and place on paper towels to drain oil.
14
Repeat cooking the remaining shrimp.
15
Toast sub rolls for a minute or two to crisp up the crust.
16
Split open one side using a serrated knife.
17
To assemble sandwiches: spread on a little mound of mayonnaise mixture, add some shrimp, add pickled carrots and daikon, followed by one cucumber wedge, then add 4 cilantro sprigs.
18
Repeat assembling the remaining sandwiches.

1429

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cups Flour, 1/2 teaspoons (scant) Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger, 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder, and more.

Yes, Fried Shrimp Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) 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.

Fried Shrimp Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)

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