Description
Quick & Easy Bang Bang Shrimp features crispy fried shrimp coated in a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. This irresistible appetizer or main course is ready in under 30 minutes and garnished with fresh green onions for added flavor and crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Coating
- 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup whole milk + 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)
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise (or regular mayonnaise)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spiciness)
Garnish
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine peeled and deveined shrimp with buttermilk. Let the shrimp soak for 10 minutes to tenderize and enhance flavor.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together Japanese mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Set aside to use after frying the shrimp.
- Mix Coating Ingredients: In a shallow bowl or baking sheet, whisk together cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper thoroughly.
- Coat the Shrimp: Dredge the marinated shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, making sure both sides are fully coated for maximum crispiness.
- Heat Oil: In a large 10-inch skillet or heavy bottom pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit on a digital thermometer or is hot enough to sizzle lightly when a bit of coating is added.
- Fry the Shrimp: Fry the shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding—each batch should cook for about 1.5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcooking to keep shrimp tender.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the cooked shrimp and place them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Toss with Sauce: Transfer the crispy shrimp to a large bowl and pour the prepared Bang Bang sauce over them. Gently toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle finely chopped green onions on top and serve the shrimp immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- For a healthier alternative, you can air fry the shrimp at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, use whole milk with lemon juice or vinegar as a quick substitute to tenderize the shrimp.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point like vegetable, canola, or peanut oil for frying to achieve the best crispiness.
- To keep shrimp crispy, avoid overcrowding the pan during frying, and fry in batches if necessary.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, as the sauce may soften the coating if left to sit too long.
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
