Description
Quick & Easy Bang Bang Shrimp features crispy fried shrimp coated in a creamy, tangy, sweet chili mayo sauce with a hint of spice. This addictive dish is ready in just 26 minutes, perfect for a flavorful appetizer or snack that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Coating
- 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1 cup whole milk and 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit for 5 minutes)
- 3/4 cup cornstarch (or potato starch/tapioca starch)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil for frying)
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise (or substitute with regular mayo)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spiciness)
Garnish
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine peeled and deveined shrimp with buttermilk. Let the shrimp soak for 10 minutes to tenderize.
- Make Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Japanese mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Set aside.
- Mix Coating: In a shallow bowl or baking sheet, combine cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk to mix evenly.
- Coat Shrimp: Dredge each shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, covering both sides thoroughly.
- Heat Oil: In a large 10-inch skillet or heavy-bottom pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F or is hot enough for frying.
- Fry Shrimp: Fry shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each side for about 1.5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove shrimp and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Toss with Sauce: Transfer the crispy shrimp to a large bowl. Pour the Bang Bang sauce over the shrimp and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle finely chopped green onions over the shrimp and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- To make this dish gluten free, substitute cornstarch with potato or tapioca starch and use gluten-free sweet chili sauce.
- For an air fryer alternative, coat shrimp as directed, spray with oil, and air fry at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Adjust spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha to your taste.
- Use fresh jumbo shrimp for best texture and flavor.
- Ensure oil is hot before frying to get extra crispy shrimp without excess oil absorption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1011 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
