Description
This Quick & Easy Bang Bang Shrimp recipe features crispy fried jumbo shrimp coated in a creamy, tangy, sweet chili mayo sauce with a hint of spice. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's an addictive appetizer or main dish that's perfect for a flavorful meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Coating
- 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1 cup whole milk and 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
- 3/4 cup cornstarch (or potato starch/tapioca starch)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil for frying)
Sauce and Garnish
- 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise (or normal mayonnaise)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 green onion (finely chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with buttermilk. Let the shrimp soak for 10 minutes to tenderize and add moisture.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together Japanese mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Set this sauce aside to blend flavors while you prepare the shrimp.
- Mix Coating: In a shallow bowl or baking sheet, whisk together cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to make the dredging mixture for the shrimp.
- Coat the Shrimp: Dredge each shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, coating both sides well to ensure a crispy exterior when fried.
- Heat Oil and Fry Shrimp: In a large 10-inch skillet or heavy-bottom pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F. Fry shrimp in batches, about 1.5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature and crispiness.
- Drain Excess Oil: Use a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain the cooked shrimp, removing excess oil and keeping the shrimp crispy.
- Toss with Sauce: Transfer the crispy shrimp to a large bowl and pour the prepared Bang Bang Sauce over them. Gently toss until all shrimp are evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle finely chopped green onions over the shrimp for a fresh garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Bang Bang Shrimp!
Notes
- If you want to reduce oil consumption, you can air fry the coated shrimp at 400 degrees F for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until crispy.
- Substitute buttermilk with whole milk and lemon juice if preferred; let it sit for at least 5 minutes before use.
- Adjust sriracha quantity according to your desired spice level.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure cornstarch or substitute starch is certified gluten-free and use gluten-free mayo and chili sauce.
- This dish is best served immediately to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1011 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
