Description
Easy Bang Bang Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that features crispy, golden shrimp tossed in a creamy, tangy Bang Bang sauce. Perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings—this recipe delivers an explosion of flavor that will impress both family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon pure honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Chili flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce by combining mayo, chili-garlic sauce, sriracha, honey, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Soak the shrimp in buttermilk in a large bowl while heating vegetable oil in a wide pot to 375°F.
- Coat the soaked shrimp with seasoned cornstarch mixture after draining excess buttermilk.
- Chill the breaded shrimp on a plate for about 20-30 minutes.
- Fry the shrimp in hot oil for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Toss fried shrimp with the prepared sauce and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 160mg