Bang Bang Shrimp
Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly fried, Bang Bang Shrimp is a must-try. Dripping in a zesty sauce makes for the ideal spicy appetizer.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 421kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- sunflower oil for frying
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha
Instructions
- First, coat shrimp with buttermilk. Then, mix cornstarch, all-purpose flour, panko, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl and toss each shrimp. Press the mixture down for an evenly breading.
- Heat sunflower or any neutral flavor oil in a skillet, about ½ inch deep. An iron cast is an excellent choice as it keeps its temperature.
- Fry shrimp on both sides until crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- To make the Bang Bang sauce, simply whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
- Serve warm with the sauce on top. Garnish with fresh green onion.
Notes
Crispy and delicious Bang Bang Shrimp. Its homemade Bang Bang sauce is smooth, sweet, and slightly spicy. Once you have you, you'll eat them all!
Tips
- Add the sauce before serving so it doesn’t moisten the shrimp. Otherwise, they won’t be crispy.
- Store shrimp leftovers in the fridge for up to four days.
- The Bang Bang sauce lasts longer. Keep it in an airtight container for up to seven days.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg