Vegetarian Dynamite Shrimp

Experience the bold, mouthwatering flavors of Vegetarian Dynamite Shrimp—an innovative twist on a favorite appetizer that swaps shrimp for succulent king oyster mushrooms. Perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside, these mushrooms are marinated in tangy buttermilk, coated in a spiced flour mixture, and fried to golden perfection. Tossed in a creamy, spicy mayo sauce made with sriracha, sweet chili, and a hint of soy and lemon, each bite is bursting with flavor. Topped with fragrant spring onions and toasted sesame seeds, this vegetarian dynamite dish is irresistibly crunchy, zesty, and perfect for parties or as a crowd-pleasing starter. Easy to make in just 35 minutes and packing all the indulgence without the seafood, this recipe redefines meat-free comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams King oyster mushrooms
• 250 milliliters Buttermilk
• 100 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 500 milliliters Vegetable oil
• 100 grams Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Spring onions (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Clean and slice the king oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces, resembling shrimp.

Step 2

In a bowl, cover the mushroom pieces with buttermilk and let them soak for 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Dip each piece of mushroom in the flour mixture to coat thoroughly, ensuring even coverage.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).

Step 6

Carefully place the coated mushroom pieces into the hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Remove the fried mushrooms with a slotted spoon and drain them on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.

Step 9

Toss the fried mushrooms in the spicy mayo sauce until evenly coated.

Step 10

Serve on a platter garnished with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1405.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5537.4

Total Fat 530.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 286.6g
Cholesterol 126.4mg	0%
Sodium 4270.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 211.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 45.5g
Protein 29.8g	0%

Vitamin D 134.1IU	0%
Calcium 359.5mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1566.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.2%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 14.7%