Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
Crispy golden fried shrimp served with a tangy, savory dipping sauce, fresh lime wedges, and crunchy red bell pepper strips. A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 1 lb shrimp dry with paper towels. Set up three shallow bowls: 1 cup flour, 2 beaten eggs, and 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs.
- 2
Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Test with a breadcrumb—it should sizzle immediately.
- 3
Dredge each shrimp in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing gently to coat. Work in batches to avoid crowding the pan.
- 4
Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 5
In a small bowl, mix 0.5 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp sriracha, and the juice of half the lime. Adjust heat with more sriracha if desired.
- 6
Serve the fried shrimp hot with the dipping sauce, lime wedges, and red bell pepper strips on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- shallow bowls
- paper towels
- small bowl
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