Bang Bang Shrimp
Delightful crispy fried shrimp with a creamy, spicy sauce that is perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- to taste Oil for frying
For the Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- for garnish Fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
Marinating
- Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to an hour in the refrigerator.
Preparing the Coating
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Heating the Oil
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Making the Sauce
- In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Mix until smooth and set aside.
Coating Shrimp
- Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk and allow excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
Frying the Shrimp
- Carefully drop the shrimp into the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Tossing in Sauce
- Toss the fried shrimp in the prepared sauce until well coated.
Serving
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.
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Notes
For extra crunch, mix breadcrumbs into the flour and cornstarch mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to regain crispiness.