Crispy Wasabi Mayo Shrimp
Crispy golden fried shrimp tossed in a creamy spicy wasabi mayo sauce with a bright citrus kick and delicate sweetness for a bold Asian-inspired appetizer.
Ingredients
Main
white shrimp (raw)
12 piece
cornstarch
60 g
Seasoning
egg yolk
1 piece
salt
0.5 tsp
white pepper
0.25 tsp
rice wine
1 Tbsp
Dressing
Japanese mayonnaise
80 g
wasabi paste
1 tsp
lemon juice
1 Tbsp
granulated sugar
0.5 tsp
Instructions
Butterfly shrimp and season
Butterfly the white shrimp by cutting along the back and removing the gut. Then mix with egg yolk, salt, white pepper and rice wine.
Prepare dressing
Combine Japanese mayonnaise, wasabi paste, lemon juice and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth.
Coat shrimp
Coat the shrimp evenly with cornstarch and tap off excess powder.
Fry shrimp
Heat the oil to 170-180°C over medium-low heat. Deep fry the shrimp for about 30 seconds until golden brown and cooked through.
Mix with dressing
Transfer the fried shrimp to the mixing bowl with the dressing and toss well to coat. Serve immediately.
Storage
Best consumed immediately for maximum crispiness. Reheat in air fryer at 180°C for 3 minutes if necessary.
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