Boom Boom Shrimp Recipe
Boom Boom Shrimp is a famous seafood dish known for its flavorful and crispy shrimpcoated in a spicy and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying vegetable or canola oil works well
- For the Boom Boom Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste for heat
- 1 tablespoon honey optional, for extra sweetness
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional, for tanginess
Instructions
- First of all, season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Set up three separate bowls, one for flour, one for beaten eggs and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each shrimp in flour, shaking off extra. Then dip it in the beaten eggs and coat it with panko breadcrumbs by pressing a little to ensure it sticks properly.
- In the large skillet, heat the oil over medium flame. You just need enough oil to cover the skillet’s bottom by around ½ inch.
- After the oil is hot, make sure to fry the shrimp in batches until turn crispy and golden brown, it may take about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove with slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towel.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice and sriracha. For a more spicy twist, you can add more sriracha.
- You can serve the sauce as a side dish for dipping or toss the cooked shrimp in the sauce.
- Garnish it with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for extra flavor.