Crispy Shrimp with Butter, Chili, and Garlic

Ingredients

• 500 g Peeled and deveined shrimp
• Salt (To taste)
• Black pepper (To taste)
• Paprika (To taste)
• Garlic powder (To taste)
• All-purpose seasoning (To taste; the seasoning contents are not specified)
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 Egg
• All-purpose flour (Enough to coat the shrimp)
• Oil (For deep-frying)
• 3 tbsp Butter
• 3 Garlic (Finely chopped cloves)
• 1 tbsp Chili flakes
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tbsp Sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp Sriracha
• 1 tbsp Hot sauce
• 2 Lime juice (From 2 limes)
• 2 tbsp Water (Use 2 to 3 tablespoons to thin the sauce)
• Fresh cilantro leaves (Chopped, for finishing)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the shrimp in a bowl. Add the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, all-purpose seasoning, cornstarch, and egg.

2. 2

   Mix well until the shrimp are coated with the seasoning mixture. Let them rest for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Dredge each shrimp in the flour to coat it.

4. 4

   Heat plenty of oil to 175 °C. Fry the shrimp for approximately 2–3 minutes, until lightly golden.

5. 5

   Remove the shrimp from the oil and fry them briefly again until extra crispy and golden.

6. 6

   Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the chopped garlic and sauté it.

7. 7

   Add the chili flakes, honey, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and hot sauce. Stir to combine.

8. 8

   Add the lime juice and 2–3 tablespoons of water to thin the sauce.

9. 9

   Add the crispy shrimp and toss to coat them with the sauce.

10. 10

    Finish with chopped fresh cilantro leaves and serve.

Notes

The oil, flour, spices, and cilantro are listed without precise quantities. The second frying is described as brief, with no specified duration.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• seafood
• spicy
• fried
• double-fried
• shrimp
• appetizer