Sassy Shrimp
- Yield: Serves 4
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 6 drops Sriracha
- 3/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Scallions
Instructions
- For the sauce, in a medium bowl combine sour cream, sweet chili sauce and sriracha; set aside.
- In a large bowl combine cornstarch, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Working in batches, add shrimp; toss to coat evenly.
- In a deep, heavy-bottomed pot add oil to a depth of 2 inches. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 365°F. Working in batches, carefully add shrimp to hot oil. Fry 1-2 minutes or until the coating is golden and shrimp are pink. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Place cooked shrimp in the sauce; toss to coat well. Sprinkle with scallions, and serve.