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Red Lobster Dragon Shrimp Recipe  

Red Lobster Dragon Shrimp Recipe

To crave that bold, sweet-spicy crunch from your favorite seafood chain? This red lobster drain shrimp recipe captures the magic of the popular appetizer of the red lobster in a homemade version. The characteristic of the crispy fried shrimp was thrown into a tangy-sweet chili sauce and garnish with green onion, this recipe provides the taste of the restaurant-style in your kitchen. Whether you are making it for party starter or a bhogi dinner, this copying dish is satisfied with every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp:
  • 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Dragon Sauce:
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spice level)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
Garnish:
  • Sliced green onions
  • Optional: sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Deep fryer or large skillet
  • Tongs or slotted spoon
  • Whisk
  • Paper towels
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

  1. Mernet the shrimp Place a shrimp in a bowl with buttermilk. When you prepare breading and sauce, sit for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Make Dragon SauceIn a saucepan on low heat, mix sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, Shriracha, honey and rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth and slightly hot. Cancel.
  3. Draw the shrimp Add flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a bowl. Remove the shrimp from buttermilk, let the extra drip, and coat into a dried mixture. Shake any extra.
  4. Fry the shrimp Heat oil to 350 ° F (175 ° C). Shrimp in small batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Toss and Serve Place the crispy shrimp in a bowl and toss with hot dragon sauce. Top with green onion and sesame seeds if desired. serve hot.

Notes

Enjoy your homemade red lobster dragon shrimp recipe as a delicious disadvantage or combine it with rice or noodles for satisfactory food. Tell me if you are like a printable version or spicy variation!