Description
Quick & Easy Bang Bang Shrimp features crispy fried jumbo shrimp coated in a creamy, tangy, sweet chili mayo sauce with a spicy kick. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack, this dish combines tender shrimp fried to golden perfection and tossed in a delicious Bang Bang sauce made with Japanese mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Coating
- 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1 cup whole milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
- 3/4 cup cornstarch (or substitute with 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)
Sauce and Garnish
- 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise (or substitute with regular mayo)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste for spiciness)
- 1 green onion (finely chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Tenderize Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine peeled and deveined shrimp with buttermilk. Let it sit for 10 minutes to tenderize the shrimp.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together Japanese mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Set aside.
- Mix Coating: In a shallow bowl or baking sheet, whisk together cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Coat Shrimp: Dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, coating both sides thoroughly for a crisp crust.
- Heat Oil: In a large 10-inch skillet or heavy bottom pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches about 350 degrees Fahrenheit or is hot enough for frying.
- Fry Shrimp: Fry the shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking about 1.5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcooking to keep shrimp tender.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Toss with Sauce: Transfer crispy shrimp to a large bowl, pour the prepared Bang Bang sauce over the top, and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle finely chopped green onions on top and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- For an air fryer version, air fry the coated shrimp at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
- You can substitute buttermilk with whole milk acidified with lemon juice or vinegar to tenderize the shrimp.
- Adjust the sriracha quantity to control the spice level to your preference.
- Use neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil for frying to get a clean, crisp flavor.
- Serve with extra Bang Bang sauce for dipping if desired.
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
