Shrimp Egg Rolls

The easiest yet most delicious appetizer you can ever make are these Crispy Shrimp Egg Rolls with Bang Bang Sauce! Think the same crunch as shrimp tempura but without all the effort. Juicy shrimp on the inside, crispy egg roll on the outside, with a sweet and spicy sauce to finish it off. It is the one appetizer the whole crowd always goes crazy for!

Preparing the Shrimp

In order to make these egg rolls, you need to prepare your shrimp a certain way so that the shrimp does not curl up just like tempura. You want the strip to be one long straight piece rather than in the shape of the letter C.

To do this, start with raw large shrimp that has been deveined and peeled but the tail kept on. On the inner part of the curve of each shrimp, make 3 to 5 small cuts about 1/2 of the way down. Press down gently along the curve to straighten it out so it is one long thin shrimp. Repeat with the rest!

Once the shrimp is prepped, it’s time to season it with a little chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

The Egg Rolls & Wrapping

Now that the shrimp is ready to go, it’s time to wrap! We’ll be using egg roll wrappers in this recipe but you can also use spring roll if you prefer.

Cut the egg roll wrappers in half so the width is just slightly less than the length of the shrimp. Then trim a bit off from the length to avoid rolling it so many times that you have too many layers and they don’t cook through.

Once the egg roll wrappers are cut into the appropriate size, add a shrimp along the bottom so the tail peaks out and start to roll tightly. When you are close to the end, brush water to seal it up tightly, and repeat with the rest!

Frying

Fry the egg rolls in oil that’s been heated to 350°F. You can use vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil. Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the egg rolls. You will need to fry them in 2 to 3 batches so that they are not crowded in the pan. Allow them to fry on each side until golden brown all around, about 7 to 8 minutes total. Take out of the heat and drain on a wire rack.

The Bang Bang Sauce

The secret is all in the sauce! Bang Bang sauce is a bit sweet, a bit spicy, and super creamy. It’s absolutely delicious with fried chicken, shrimp, and even salmon. It’s also delicious as a dip for egg rolls or wontons and the best part is it comes together in under 5 minutes! Here is everything you need:

• mayonnaise
• sweet chili sauce
• minced garlic
• rice vinegar
• sriracha
• parsley

In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sriracha, and chopped parsley. You can use regular mayo or Kewpie mayo, I prefer the latter. Mix it all together and it’s ready to go. If you like it more spicy, add more sriracha or even red pepper flakes. If you like it more sweet, add more sweet chili sauce.

Then when the shrimp egg rolls are done, just dip them in the bang bang sauce to enjoy!

More Recipes Featuring Shrimp to Try Out!

• Chipotle Shrimp Rice Bowls
• Shrimp Scampi
• Volcano Shrimp
• Honey Butter Garlic Shrimp
• Elote Shrimp Tacos

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