Description
Spicy, crispy, and delicious Bang Bang Shrimp, perfect for appetizers or a main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Start by cleaning your shrimp—peel, devein, and pat them dry with paper towels. This ensures they get extra crispy when fried.
- Marinate in Buttermilk: Place the shrimp in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let them sit while you prep the flour coating. The buttermilk helps tenderize the shrimp and gives the coating something to cling to.
- Mix the Dry Coating: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. This mix gives you that light, crispy texture that’s key to any great Bang Bang Shrimp.
- Dredge the Shrimp: Remove shrimp from the buttermilk (let the excess drip off) and dredge each piece in the flour mixture. Make sure they’re fully coated for that irresistible crunch.
- Heat the Oil and Fry: In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat (about 350°F). Fry the shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding, about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth. Taste and adjust spice level as needed.
- Toss and Serve: Toss the crispy shrimp in the sauce or drizzle it over the top, depending on how saucy you like it. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions or shredded cabbage if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness of the sauce by varying the amount of sriracha.
- For extra crunch, double fry the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg