Description
Bang Bang Shrimp is a crispy, spicy-sweet dish made with golden-fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, bold sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, it’s easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or 2 beaten eggs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch or all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce (to taste)
- 1 tsp honey or pinch of sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Dip each shrimp in buttermilk or egg, then dredge in cornstarch or flour until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth.
- Toss fried shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Air-fry or bake shrimp for a lighter version.
- Swap mayo with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a tangier sauce.
- Double-dip shrimp for a thicker, crunchier coating.
- Serve in tacos, lettuce wraps, or over rice for a full meal.
- Keep shrimp and sauce separate for storage to preserve crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
