Steamed Buns With Grilled Shrimp And Sriracha Mayon

Name: Steamed Buns With Grilled Shrimp And Sriracha Mayonnaise Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons (8g) kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon (3g) sugar; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced, divided; 2 tablespoons (30ml) canola or vegetable oil, divided; 1 small hot red chili, such as Thai bird, thinly sliced; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon (15ml) sriracha, plus more to taste; 5 tablespoons (75ml) store-bought or; mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon (5ml) juice from 1 lime; 12 Chinese folded steamed buns, steamed in a steamer or in the microwave until tender (see note); 1 recipe; 1 cup finely shredded green cabbage

Servings: persons

24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons (8g) kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon (3g) sugar
2 medium cloves garlic, minced, divided
2 tablespoons (30ml) canola or vegetable oil, divided
1 small hot red chili, such as Thai bird, thinly sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon (15ml) sriracha, plus more to taste
5 tablespoons (75ml) store-bought or
mayonnaise
1 teaspoon (5ml) juice from 1 lime
12 Chinese folded steamed buns, steamed in a steamer or in the microwave until tender (see note)
1 recipe
1 cup finely shredded green cabbage

1
Combine shrimp, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Thread shrimp onto sets of 2 skewers, alternating heads to tails and pushing shrimp so that they are nestled snugly together. Place 6 shrimp on each set of 2 skewers. Lay skewers on top of a baking dish so that shrimp are suspended above bottom of dish. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to rest for 1 hour. Meanwhile, combine half of garlic and half of oil in a small bowl. Combine remaining garlic, oil, chili, and scallions in a large bowl. Set aside.
2
Combine sriracha, mayonnaise, and lime juice in a small bowl and stir. Add more sriracha until desired level of spiciness is achieved. Cover and refrigerate.
3
When shrimp are ready to grill, brush both sides with first garlic/oil mixture.
4
When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange coals on one side of charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Alternatively, set half the burners on a gas grill to the highest heat setting, cover, and preheat for 10 minutes.
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and
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grilling grate.
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Place shrimp directly over hot side of grill and cook, turning occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through and well charred, 4 to 5 minutes total. Transfer shrimp to a cutting board.
8
Carefully remove skewers from shrimp and transfer to bowl with garlic/oil/chili/scallion mixture. Toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
9
Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons (7ml) sriracha mayonnaise on the bottom of each bun. Top with pickles and shredded cabbage. Top with 2 shrimp each and close buns. Serve immediately.

723

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

146

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons (8g) kosher salt, plus more to taste, 1/2 teaspoon (3g) sugar, and more.

Yes, Steamed Buns With Grilled Shrimp And Sriracha Mayonnaise Recipe 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.

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Steamed Buns With Grilled Shrimp And Sriracha Mayonnaise Recipe

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