Description
Whip up Bang Bang Shrimp for a zesty seafood treat that brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen table. Crispy, spicy, and totally addictive, this crowd-pleasing dish comes together faster than you can say “delicious dinner”!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound shrimp
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon green onions
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Pour ½ cup buttermilk into a shallow dish and submerge your 1 pound of peeled shrimp completely, ensuring each piece gets coated evenly.
- Spread ½ cup cornstarch on a separate plate and gently roll each buttermilk-covered shrimp until thoroughly dusted.
- Dip the cornstarch-coated shrimp back into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll the damp shrimp in 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere securely.
- Pour enough oil into a large skillet to reach ½ inch depth and heat to 350°F over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place breaded shrimp into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding, and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip shrimp and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until both sides are deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Whisk ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon sriracha in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Transfer hot shrimp to the sauce and toss gently, ensuring each piece gets thoroughly coated.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped green onions over the sauced shrimp for a fresh, bright garnish.
Notes
- Buttermilk helps tenderize the shrimp and creates a thick, crispy coating that sticks perfectly.
- For gluten-free friends, swap panko for almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to keep the crunch.
- Keep oil temperature consistent around 350°F to ensure even, golden-brown frying without greasiness.
- Make the sauce spicier by adding extra sriracha or milder by reducing the heat level to match your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg