Bang Bang Shrimp
Crispy, flavorful Bang Bang Shrimp topped with a creamy, spicy sauce that’s perfect for entertaining and brings joy to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Whisk Together the Sauce: In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha until smooth and creamy.
- Dredge the Shrimp: Take each shrimp and dredge it in the flour mixture, coating each piece well.
- Heat the Oil: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat, ensuring enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Fry until Golden Brown: Fry the shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain the Shrimp: Remove the fried shrimp and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Toss in the Sauce: In a large bowl, toss the crispy shrimp in the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider serving the sauce on the side for dipping. You can also experiment with the spice level of the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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