Description
Bang Bang Shrimp is a crispy, lightly battered shrimp appetizer tossed in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce made with mayonnaise, Thai chili sauce, and sriracha. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for parties or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (to taste)
- Optional: chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, soak shrimp in buttermilk for 10–15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove shrimp from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture, coating well.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Toss hot shrimp in the prepared sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the sriracha for more or less heat.
- Serve over lettuce or rice for a full meal.
- Use an air fryer for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg