Spicy shrimp nuggets

I saw on TikTok that McDonald's in Japan sells shrimp nuggets, and I had been craving them for weeks! Instead of booking a flight to Tokyo, I made them myself and saved a plane ticket. 😉

Recipe for 8–10 Nuggets

🕒 30 minutes prep + 1 hour resting time

For the Filling:

• 100g raw shrimp (or thawed if frozen)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp panko or breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• Cayenne pepper (to taste)

• Garlic powder

• Ginger powder

For the Coating:

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 110g flour

• 100ml ice-cold sparkling water

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper

• 1 tsp paprika (for color)

• Salt (to taste)

For Frying:

• Neutral oil (for deep frying)

For Garnishing:

• Furikake

• Green onions

• Hoisin sauce

Instructions:

✨ Prepare the filling:

1. Add all the filling ingredients to a food processor and blend into a smooth mixture.

2. Line a plate with parchment paper and form nugget shapes using a spoon. Place them on the plate.

3. Freeze the nuggets for 1 hour to firm up.

✨ Prepare the batter & fry:

4. In a bowl, mix all the coating ingredients.

5. Heat oil in a pot or deep fryer to about 170°C (340°F).

6. Dip each frozen nugget into the batter and carefully lower it into the hot oil.

7. Fry for about 5 minutes until crispy and cooked through.

✨ Serve & enjoy:

8. Garnish with green onions, furikake, and drizzle with hoisin sauce.

These are crispy, flavorful, and dangerously addictive! 🤤 Enjoy!