Dynamite Shrimp with Spicy Mayo Sauce Recipe
Dynamite Shrimp is a crispy, battered fried shrimp dish coated in a flavorful spicy mayo sauce, perfect as an appetizer or main course. This easy-to-make recipe features shrimp dredged in a seasoned flour mixture, dipped in a bubbly batter, then fried until golden and tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce for an irresistible Asian-inspired treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Batter and Frying
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups cold club soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- Canola oil for frying
- 1 pound shrimp, deveined and shells removed (21–25 count)
Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
Instructions
- Heat oil: Pour at least 3 inches of canola oil into a deep pot and heat it to 375°F (190°C) for frying.
- Prepare dry mix: In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, kosher salt, and white pepper.
- Dredge shrimp: Coat the shrimp in the dry flour mixture, shaking off any excess to ensure a light coating.
- Make batter: Whisk the cold club soda into the remaining flour mixture to create a light, bubbly batter.
- Batter and fry shrimp: Dip the dredged shrimp into the batter, then immediately carefully place them into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Drain shrimp: Remove the fried shrimp with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prepare sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and sriracha until smooth and well combined.
- Toss shrimp in sauce: While shrimp are still warm, toss them in the spicy mayo sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately as an appetizer or main course, optionally garnished with chopped chives or green onions.
Notes
- Click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.
- You can prep the flour mixture and sauce ahead of time and store separately.
- To reheat, use a toaster oven to crisp shrimp again; avoid microwave reheating to prevent sogginess.
- Freezing cooked Dynamite Shrimp is not recommended due to texture changes.
- For extra heat, add minced garlic to the sauce or cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Try a variation of the sauce by blending half mayonnaise with half pureed avocado for a creamier, healthier option.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce to balance the spiciness for guests who prefer milder flavors.
Keywords: Dynamite Shrimp, fried shrimp, spicy shrimp, appetizer, Asian shrimp recipe, crispy shrimp, spicy mayo sauce
