Breaded Shrimp and Spicy Mayo Appetizer

  • Prepare the Shrimp:
    • Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on if desired.
    • Season the shrimp generously with suya pepper spice and set aside.
  • Set Up the Coating Stations:
    • In one bowl, whisk the egg until smooth.
    • In another bowl, mix flour with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and chili powder.
  • Coat the Shrimp:
    • Dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour, ensuring an even coating.
    • Dip the shrimp into the egg mixture.
    • Coat the shrimp thoroughly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help them adhere.
  • Fry the Shrimp:
    • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
    • Fry the shrimp in batches, cooking until golden brown on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
    • Remove the shrimp and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Make the Spicy Mayo:
    • In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon of sriracha sauce until well combined.
  • Serve:
    • Arrange the breaded shrimp on a platter and serve alongside the spicy mayo for dipping.
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Ingredients:

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0.75cup all purpose flour
0.75cup bread crumbs
0.5teaspoon chili powder
1 egg
0.5teaspoon garlic powder
2tablespoon mayonnaise
0.5teaspoon onion powder
0.5teaspoon suya pepper
0.5teaspoon salt
12jumbo shrimps well, canned, (You can go jumbo on this as )
1tablespoon sriracha sauce

Directions

1.
Prepare the Shrimp
1. Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on if desired. | 2. Season the shrimp generously with suya pepper spice and set aside.
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2.
Set Up the Coating Stations
1. In one bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. | 2. In another bowl, mix flour with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and chili powder.
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3.
Coat the Shrimp
1. Dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour, ensuring an even coating. | 2. Dip the shrimp into the egg mixture. | 3. Coat the shrimp thoroughly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help them adhere.
Mark as complete
4.
Fry the Shrimp
1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering. | 2. Fry the shrimp in batches, cooking until golden brown on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. | 3. Remove the shrimp and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Mark as complete
5.
Make the Spicy Mayo
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon of sriracha sauce until well combined.
Mark as complete
6.
Serve
Arrange the breaded shrimp on a platter and serve alongside the spicy mayo for dipping.
Mark as complete

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