Ebi Mayo Shrimp
Crispy fried shrimp coated in a creamy, tangy Japanese mayo sauce with a hint of sweetness. Ready in under 20 minutes with just a few pantry staples.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 whole eggs
- ½ cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels by gently pressing each shrimp against a towel to remove surface moisture, so they will crisp properly when fried.
- 2
Crack the egg into a shallow bowl and beat it with a fork until the white and yolk are fully mixed and uniform in color.
- 3
Pour the cornstarch into a separate shallow bowl or small plate.
- 4
Mix the Japanese mayonnaise and sweetened condensed milk together in a small bowl, stirring with a spoon until completely smooth and uniform, about 30 seconds, so the sauce is creamy and slightly sweet.
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and slides quickly when you tilt the pan, about 90 seconds.
- 6
Take one shrimp, dip it into the beaten egg so it is fully coated, then roll it in the cornstarch until all sides are covered and white.
- 7
Place the coated shrimp into the hot oil and repeat with remaining shrimp until the skillet is full but not crowded, working in batches if needed.
- 8
Cook the shrimp until the coating turns light golden brown and the shrimp just begins to curl, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, flipping once with tongs.
- 9
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a clean plate using tongs.
- 10
Repeat steps 6–9 with remaining shrimp, adding another 1 tablespoon of oil if the skillet looks dry.
- 11
Pour the mayo mixture into a small bowl and add a pinch of salt and pepper, stirring once to combine.
- 12
Arrange the fried shrimp on a serving plate, then drizzle the mayo sauce over the top until the shrimp are lightly coated.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- 3 shallow bowls or plates
- fork
- spoon
- paper towels
- tongs
- small serving plate
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