Boom Boom Shrimp
Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a sweet-spicy boom boom sauce – the perfect appetizer that's ready in under an hour! Better than takeout!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp 21-25 count, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Boom Boom Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Pinch of salt
- For Garnish:
Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Make the Sauce:
- Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice
- Whisk until smooth
- Refrigerate while preparing shrimp
Prepare Breading Station:
- Bowl 1: Mix flour with seasonings
- Bowl 2: Beat eggs
- Bowl 3: Place panko breadcrumbs
Bread the Shrimp:
- Dredge in seasoned flour
- Dip in beaten egg
- Coat with panko breadcrumbs
Fry the Shrimp:
- Heat oil to 350°F
- Fry 2-3 minutes until golden
- Drain on paper towels
Assemble:
- Drizzle with boom boom sauce
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds
- Serve immediately
Notes
- Pat shrimp completely dry before breading
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying
- Make sauce ahead for better flavor
- Keep oil temperature consistent