Red Lobster Dragon Shrimp Recipe
Craving a taste of Red Lobster’s iconic Dragon Shrimp? This beloved dish, with its crispy shrimp and bold, sweet-spicy sauce, is a fan favorite for a reason. Now, you can skip the restaurant wait and bring that magic straight to your kitchen with this easy homemade version.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- Oil for frying vegetable or canola
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs. Dip each shrimp in egg, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat (350°F). Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until soft. Add buffalo sauce, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, parsley, and chili flakes. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Toss fried shrimp in the sauce. Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and extra chili flakes if desired.
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Notes
Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep sauce separate if possible to maintain crispiness.
To reheat, use an oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to revive the crunch. Avoid microwaving-it’ll make the shrimp soggy. Freeze unsourced shrimp for up to a month.