Description
Bang Bang Shrimp will have your taste buds dancing with crispy, creamy goodness that keeps you coming back for more. Grab some shrimp, whip up this addictive sauce, and get ready for a flavor explosion that’ll become your new favorite appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb shrimp
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
Wet and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha
Instructions
- Clear and dry 1 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp using paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Create two separate bowls: one with ½ cup flour and ¼ cup cornstarch mixed together, another with ½ cup buttermilk.
- Dunk each shrimp into buttermilk, then thoroughly coat with the flour-cornstarch mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere.
- Pour vegetable oil into a large pan, heating to 350°F over medium-high heat. Your oil should be deep enough to cover half the shrimp.
- Carefully place coated shrimp into hot oil, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until your shrimp turn golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, keeping them warm.
- Whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, and 1-2 teaspoons sriracha in a separate bowl.
- Drop hot shrimp into the sauce, gently tossing until each piece is completely covered in the creamy, spicy coating.
- Transfer sauced shrimp to a serving platter, sprinkling with chopped green onions for a fresh garnish.
- Serve immediately while shrimp remain hot and crispy, paired with rice or as a standalone appetizer.
Notes
- Drying the shrimp thoroughly ensures the coating sticks perfectly and creates an extra crispy exterior.
- Use a thermometer to check oil temperature, which guarantees consistent cooking and prevents soggy breading.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with rice flour or a gluten-free all-purpose blend.
- Adjust the Bang Bang sauce heat level by increasing or decreasing sriracha to match your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 333 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg