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Bang Bang Shrimp

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This Bang Bang Shrimp recipe delivers addictive crunch and creamy heat with a simple three-ingredient sauce, perfect for weeknights or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Preparation
  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh recommended; thawed if frozen.
  • 1 cup buttermilk Or 1 cup whole milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice as a substitute.
Coating Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch Can substitute with potato starch/tapioca starch for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup vegetable oil Any neutral oil with a high smoke point.
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise Kewpie is ideal; regular mayo works.
  • 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp sriracha Adjust for more heat if desired.
  • 1 medium green onion, finely chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat shrimp dry and place in a bowl. Pour over buttermilk and stir to coat. Let sit for 10–20 minutes.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350–375°F.
  2. Remove shrimp from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess.
  3. Fry shrimp in batches so the pan isn’t crowded, cooking 1.5–2.5 minutes per side until golden and opaque. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Sauce and Finishing
  1. Whisk together Japanese mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a bowl. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness.
  2. Toss the fried shrimp gently in the sauce until lightly coated, or serve sauce on the side.
  3. Garnish with finely chopped green onion and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgSugar: 5g

Notes

For a saucier pasta version, try this creamy pasta twist that uses the same sauce. Store cooked shrimp in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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