Super Easy Boom Boom Shrimp Recipe (Spicy!)

Boom Boom Shrimp begins with luscious shrimp then fries it tempura-style for a light and crispy exterior, all coated in a spicy Boom Boom sauce. This Southern staple is excellent and may be served as an appetizer, main course, or salad topping.

This is one of my new favorite recipes, friends. I was a little scared by this recipe when I first started testing it. Even though I'm not a huge fan of frying, I discovered that making tempura shrimp was simpler than making regular fried food, and the sauce only took a few minutes to prepare.

This dish is very simple, takes very little time, and was a huge favorite with my family, including my kid who is allergic to spices. Since my initial try, we have made this several times, and neither of us has grown weary of it. It tastes excellent filled in a taco shell or on top of salad, but I really enjoy it as a major meal with rice and vegetables. Delicious!

Why I Love This Recipe

I adore these crispy, succulent shrimp. This is the reason.

• Simple. Although the shrimp require some frying, this is a very simple recipe that just takes a few minutes to prepare. The combination of spicy boom boom sauce and crispy shrimp is delicious.
• It comes together quickly! This is a simple recipe that's ideal for hectic weeknights or your next party because the boom boom sauce comes together quickly and the shrimp fries up in a matter of minutes.
• adaptable. These boom-boom shrimp have a plethora of uses and are quite tasty. Serve them as a main course or appetizer, or even put them inside a taco or on top of salads!
• That sauce! Boom boom sauce is a pleasure for those who have never experienced it. The handmade boom boom sauce, which has a little of sweetness and a hint of spice, makes a delectable covering for tempura shrimp.

Main Ingredients

It's surprising how few things you need to make this meal.

For The Tempura Shrimp

• Shrimp. For optimal results, use giant shrimp, which will have a crispy outside and a juicy within.
• Vegetable oil. Perfect for frying shrimp, giving them a crispy, golden brown finish. A good alternative is canola oil, particularly if you have it on hand.
• Egg yolk and flour. This will serve as the batter for the tempura shrimp.
• Water with ice. It's crucial to use ice water in your tempura batter because it inhibits the production of gluten and keeps the crust from absorbing excessive amounts of oil. As a result, the tempura coating remains airy and light rather than overly fried.

For the Boom Boom Sauce

• Mayonnaise. This contributes to the creamy texture of the boom boom sauce.

• Sriracha sauce, ketchup, and paprika. The combination of these three sauces adds a sweet and spicy kick to the mayonnaise-based sauce.

• Cayenne pepper, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. These will add a little more flavor to the shrimp batter and the boom boom sauce.

How to Make Boom Boom Shrimp

Here's how to prepare this meal of spicy shrimp.

1. Get the boom boom sauce ready. Mix the mayo, ketchup, sriracha sauce, sweet chili sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly and reserve.

2. Warm up the peanut oil. Preheat peanut oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a high-sided pot or fryer.
3. Prepare the batter for the shrimp tempura. Combine the egg yolks, ice water, and 1 cup of flour in a medium-sized bowl and stir until smooth.

4. Fry the shrimp tempura. Dip each shrimp piece into the batter after dredging it in the remaining flour. After adding the shrimp to the hot oil, cook them in batches for approximately three minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are crispy and golden brown. After taking the tempura-fried shrimp out of the oil, set them on a platter covered with paper towels to drain and cool for a few minutes.

5. Apply boom boom sauce to the shrimp. Coat the shrimp by tossing them in the boom boom sauce.

6. Serve and savor. Serve the boom boom shrimp hot over a salad, as an appetizer, or with rice and vegetables.

Variations and Substitutions

• Air fry. You may air fried the shrimp instead of using tempura batter for a healthier option. Just sprinkle cooking spray on the shrimp and air fried them for 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, turning them over halfway through.
• Try a different sauce. Try out a variety of sauces. Yum yum sauce and bang bang sauce are excellent substitutes for this traditional boom boom shrimp, however somewhat different.
• Turn it into a vegetarian meal! For a vegetarian variation of this meal, use cauliflower florets or tofu instead of shrimp.
• Dip rather than coat. Another option is to just cook the shrimp and serve the boom-boom sauce alongside them if you're serving them as an appetizer. It's excellent as a dipping sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to serve with Boom Boom Shrimp

There are several ways to enjoy this delectable delight. Here are some ideas:

• As an appetizer. (To make eating them simpler at a party, provide the boom boom sauce on the side for visitors to dip the tempura shrimp into.)
• On a bed of steamed rice, or in a rice bowl. (We prefer it this way, with a side of roasted vegetables.)
• On top of the salad.
• Added to the noodles.
• Inside a taco.
• In a stir fried.

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Recipe

Super Easy Boom Boom Shrimp Recipe

Boom Boom Shrimp begins with luscious shrimp then fries it tempura-style for a light and crispy exterior, all coated in a spicy Boom Boom sauce. This Southern staple is excellent and may be served as an appetizer, main course, or salad topping.

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Course: Appetizer, main dish

Cuisine: asian

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 428kcal

Author: Imsen

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INGREDIENTS

For The Shrimp Tempura

• ▢ 1 lb large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ Vegetable oil for frying
• ▢ 2 egg yolks

For the Boom Boom Sauce:

• ▢ ½ cup mayonnaise
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to taste for heat
• ▢ 1 teaspoon honey optional for sweetness
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ketchup
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika

INSTRUCTIONS

• Prepare the Boom Boom Sauce. In a medium bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and stir to combine. While you cook the shrimp, set aside.
• Warm up the oil. In a high-sided saucepan or fryer, heat the peanut oil to 350 degrees.
• Prepare the ice water. Let sit for two minutes after mixing one and a half cups water with ice.
• Prepare the batter for the shrimp. Put 1 cup of flour, 2 egg yolks, and 1½ cups of the icy water from the previous combination in a medium bowl.
• Fry. In a small basin, add the remaining cup of flour. Dip each shrimp piece into the batter after dredging it in the flour. After adding the shrimp to the heated oil, cook them for approximately three minutes, turning them over halfway through.
• After taking the shrimp out of the oil, put them on a paper towel-lined platter. Add all of the shrimp to a big bowl and mix with the boom boom sauce after letting them cool for two minutes.
• Serve and savor!

NOTES

• You may prepare the sauce in advance if you'd like, but try to cook the shrimp and mix them with the sauce right before serving.
• Otherwise, after soaking in the sauce for a while, the shrimp may become a little mushy.
• To guarantee that your shrimp heat through completely and the tempura batter is lovely and crispy, work in batches while frying them rather than packing the pan.
• Keep leftovers for one to two days in an airtight container. Air fry again or put shrimp on a sheet pan and cook at 385 for 20 to 30 minutes till they crisp up again.

NUTRITION

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 252mg | Sodium: 1236mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg

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