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boom boom shrimp recipe

Boom Boom Shrimp Recipe

Boom Boom Shrimp combines a delicious deep-fried tempura-style shrimp with a unique and spicy hot sauce which is fun for the whole family. It’s easy to make and can be served on all occasions from birthdays to family get-togethers. You won't regret giving it a try!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 695 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
  
For the fried shrimp:
  • 1 lb large shrimps (fresh or frozen) peeled and deveined
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1.5 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 12 oz ginger ale
  • peanut oil
For the boom boom sauce:
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp peanut butter
  • 4-6 drops sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
 
  • Put some of the peanut oil in a skillet and start heating it up. A good trick to know when it’s up to temperature is to put a wooden spoon in the oil, if it starts bubbling around it a bit, you’re good to go!
  • While the oil is heating up, add the dry ingredients into the bowl. This includes flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Stir everything together well.
  • Once all the dry ingredients are incorporated, add the ginger ale to the bowl and stir everything together thoroughly using a whisk.
  • After you have finished the batter and the oil is up to temperature, we can fry the shrimp. 
    Coat the shrimp in the batter thoroughly one at a time. When adding them into the oil hold the tail and place them headfirst, then lower the rest facing away from it, this can help protect you from any splattering oil.
    As mentioned before, try not to load too many in at once as it will cool the oil, and we want to ensure a nice and crispy outside.
  • The shrimp should take about 3 minutes to cook, if you are deep frying then you’re finished. If you’re cooking them in shallow oil flip them over and cook for another 3 minutes so they are crispy all over.
    After they are done, place them on a paper towel to help drain the excess oil.
  • Now we can make the Boom Boom sauce. In a small mixing bowl combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, peanut butter, and sriracha along with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Mix all this together and then drizzle over the shrimp directly. Or alternatively, you can put it into a small dish to use as a dip.
    Enjoy your delicious Boom Boom Shrimp meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 695kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 33gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 247mgSodium: 2545mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g
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