Shrimp nests with spicy mayo

A starter with big visual impact and minimal prep: tender shrimp in very crispy potato strips, with a spicy-sour sauce.

15 min7 ingredients 5 steps
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Instructions

  1. Make the spicy mayo

    Mix the Kewpie Mayo with the Sriracha, finely grated lime zest and a little juice. Keep the sauce cold until serving.

  2. Heat the oil

    Bring the oil to 180°C and set up a rack for draining. The nests go into the oil straight from the freezer.

  3. Fry in batches ⏱ 3 min 30 sec

    Fry the nests without crowding the basket, until the potato strips are golden and the center is piping hot.

  4. Drain properly

    Lift the nests onto a rack. Let the oil return to 180°C before the next batch and don't cover the pieces already fried.

  5. Serve

    Arrange the nests on a platter, scatter over spring onions and sesame and serve right away with spicy mayo and lime slices.

Good to know

The oil temperature is essential. Below 180°C, the nest soaks up oil and loses its texture. The product contains crustaceans, fish and gluten. The Kewpie Mayo contains egg.

Frequently asked questions

What temperature do I fry the shrimp nests at?

At 180°C, straight from the freezer, in small batches. Below 180°C the nest soaks up oil and loses its texture, so let the oil come back up between batches.

How do I make spicy mayo?

Mix the Kewpie Mayonnaise with Sriracha Sauce, fine lime zest and a little juice. For 120 g of Kewpie use 2 tablespoons of Sriracha and keep the sauce cold until serving.

Why do the nests turn out greasy?

Because the oil was not hot enough or you stacked them while hot. Lift them onto a rack, do not cover them and let the oil return to 180°C before the next batch.

What allergens are in the shrimp nests?

The product contains crustaceans, fish and gluten, and the Kewpie Mayo contains egg. Serve them right away, while the potato strips are still crisp.

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