Dynamite Prawns is one of people’s favorite things to order when they go out to a Chinese/Japanese restaurant, usually as a side dish or an appetizer. Dynamite Prawns are surprisingly easy to make right at home! This shrimp is dredged in flour and then batter, then fried and coated with a spicy dynamite sauce.

A Japanese food invention, the dynamite prawns appetizer is delicious. Dynamite Prawns that are all about the heat. Those who enjoy Japanese cuisine will recognize the distinct flavors. However, the amount of Sriracha sauce you use can be adjusted to your preference. Only a few teaspoons of Sriracha were actually in the sauce.

Ingredients for Dynamite Prawns

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 clove chopped garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• Canola oil for frying
• 1 pound shrimp/prawns deveined and shells removed 21-25 count
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce

Instructions

1. Heat a pot of oil to 375 degrees, at least 3 inches high.
2. Mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and pepper then dredge the shrimp in it and dust off the excess amount.
3. Whisk the water into the flour mixture then dip the shrimp into it and fry them immediately until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, ketchup, garlic powder and sriracha and toss with the freshly fried prawns before serving.