Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

Bang Bang Shrimp is crispy fried shrimp coated in a creamy, tangy, sweet chili mayo sauce with a hint of spice. This addictive dish is quick to prepare and perfect as an appetizer or main course, served with a garnish of green onions.

Ingredients

• 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup buttermilk (or sub with 1 cup whole milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
• ¾ cup cornstarch (or potato starch/tapioca starch)
• 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• ¾ tsp salt
• ¾ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 green onion, finely chopped (for garnish)
• For the Sauce:
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
• Optional: 1-2 tablespoons sriracha (for heat)
• Directions:
• Toss shrimp in buttermilk and let sit for 10 minutes to tenderize.
• In a shallow dish, mix cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Dredge shrimp in the mixture, coating both sides.
• Heat oil in a skillet to about 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches for about 1.5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan. Drain on paper towels.
• Combine mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce (and sriracha if using) to make the bang bang sauce.
• Toss the fried shrimp in the sauce until well coated.
• Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Directions

1. Toss shrimp in buttermilk and let sit for 10 minutes to tenderize.
2. In a shallow dish, mix cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Dredge shrimp in the mixture, coating both sides.
3. Heat oil in a skillet to about 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches for about 1.5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan. Drain on paper towels.
4. Combine mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce (and sriracha if using) to make the bang bang sauce.
5. Toss the fried shrimp in the sauce until well coated.
6. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.