Monica's Japanese Garlic Dollop Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 
• 1 teaspoon curry powder 
• 1 teaspoon basil dried
• 2 tablespoons onion dried minced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 
• 16 jumbo shrimp deveined peeled
• 0.8 cup mayonnaise 
• 2 tablespoons mirin 
• 0.3 teaspoon onion powder 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup seasoned bread crumbs dry
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil 
• 2 tablespoons soya sauce 
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. Stir together the mayonnaise, soy sauce, mirin, minced garlic, dried minced onion, onion powder, curry powder, turmeric, basil, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl. Fold in the bread crumbs until evenly moistened. Cover, and refrigerate at least an hour.
2. Cut each shrimp along the back and open the halves like a book.
3. Place a hearty dollop of the mayonnaise mixture onto each shrimp, and spread over the top to completely cover.
4. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke.
5. Place the shrimp in the pan, mayonnaise-side up, and add the water. Cover, and steam until the shrimp are no longer transparent, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.