Crispy Chilli Lime Shrimp

Ingredients

• 500 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp red chilli flakes (for the shrimp coating)
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp corn flour (cornstarch)
• 1.5 cup plain flour (for coating)
• oil (for deep frying)
• 2 tbsp chilli oil or neutral oil (use either chilli oil or neutral oil)
• 1 tbsp chilli crisp
• 1 tsp red chilli flakes (for the sauce)
• 2 red chillies (sliced)
• 2 limes (sliced)
• 2 lime juice (juice of 2 limes)
• 2 tbsp honey

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix the shrimp with the salt, white pepper, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes, egg, and corn flour until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Coat each shrimp in plain flour, shaking off the excess.

3. 3

   Heat oil for deep-frying to 175–180°C (347–356°F). Fry the shrimp for 2–3 minutes, until golden and crispy, then drain.

4. 4

   Heat the measured chilli oil or neutral oil in a pan.

5. 5

   Add the chilli crisp, 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes, sliced red chillies, and sliced limes to the hot oil.

6. 6

   Add the juice of 2 limes and the honey. Warm the sauce for 30–60 seconds.

7. 7

   Pour the sauce over the crispy shrimp and toss well to coat. Serve.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• appetizer
• seafood
• spicy
• sweet and tangy
• deep-fried
• quick dinner