Description
Craving Bang Bang Shrimp brings pure comfort straight to your kitchen table. Crispy, spicy, and totally addictive, this crowd-pleasing dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 1 cup cornstarch
Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Rinse 1 lb large shrimp under cold water and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper across the shrimp.
- Create a crispy coating by whisking ½ cup buttermilk with 1 cup cornstarch in a medium bowl. Completely submerge each shrimp in the mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Pour 1 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet. Heat to 375°F over medium-high temperature. Carefully place coated shrimp into hot oil, cooking in small batches.
- Fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until exterior turns golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Prepare sauce by combining ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons Sriracha, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar in a mixing bowl. Whisk until completely smooth.
- Gently toss hot fried shrimp in prepared sauce, ensuring each piece gets an even coating. Transfer to serving plate.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions. Serve immediately while shrimp remain warm and crisp.
Notes
- Always pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy coating that sticks perfectly.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to keep oil around 375°F for even, golden-brown frying without burning.
- For a lighter version, consider baking the shrimp on a wire rack at 425°F for 10-12 minutes instead of deep frying.
- Swap regular mayo with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo to make the recipe more diet-friendly and lower in calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg