Description
Bang Bang Shrimp is a crispy, spicy-sweet dish with golden-fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, tangy sauce. A homemade take on the popular restaurant appetizer, it’s quick to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or hot sauce (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
- Shredded cabbage, lettuce, rice, or tortillas (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Soak the shrimp in buttermilk for 15–30 minutes to tenderize.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice. Set aside.
- Drain shrimp and toss in seasoned cornstarch until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Once slightly cooled, toss shrimp in the bang bang sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions, over rice, in tacos, or on a bed of cabbage or lettuce.
Notes
- To make it less spicy, reduce or omit the sriracha.
- Use an air fryer or oven-bake for a lighter version.
- Try the sauce with chicken, tofu, or cauliflower.
- Keep sauce separate if storing shrimp for later to preserve crispiness.
- Add garlic or extra lime juice for a zesty twist on the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
