Bang Bang Shrimp
Bang Bang Shrimp is a popular appetizer featuring crispy fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. It's perfect for parties, game nights, or as a delicious starter for any Asian-inspired meal.
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Servings:4
Calories:300kcal
Cost:20
Equipment
- Dutch oven pot (for deep frying)
- Slotted spoon
- Dinner plate lined with paper towels
- 2 mixing bowls (for marinating and dredging)
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying or avocado oil for a healthier option
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 Tbsp sriracha adjust to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Chopped scallions
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for 15 minutes.
- Dredge shrimp in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Deep fry shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Mix Bang Bang Sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Toss fried shrimp in Bang Bang Sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can air fry the shrimp at 400°F for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of sriracha in the sauce.
For extra crunch, you can add a panko breadcrumb coating after the cornstarch before frying.
Adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of sriracha in the sauce.
For extra crunch, you can add a panko breadcrumb coating after the cornstarch before frying.
Nutrition
Calories:300kcal |Carbohydrates:15g |Protein:12g |Fat:22g |Saturated Fat:3g |Cholesterol:90mg |Sodium:450mg |Sugar:3g