Bang Bang Shrimp
Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 1/3 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Breading
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg, whisked
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha, or to taste
- 1 pinch salt
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons spring onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp evenly with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a shallow tray or dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the egg to create an egg wash.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Dredge each shrimp first in the dry breading mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, dip the shrimp into the whisked egg, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the shrimp again thoroughly in the dry breading mixture. Place the breaded shrimp on a clean plate or baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
While the oil is heating, prepare the Bang Bang sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha (start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste), and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Carefully add the breaded shrimp to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per batch, or until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried shrimp to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Once all the shrimp are fried, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared Bang Bang sauce over the shrimp and gently toss until each shrimp is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Transfer the Bang Bang shrimp to a serving dish and garnish with chopped spring onions. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 1/3 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Breading
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg, whisked
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha, or to taste
- 1 pinch salt
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons spring onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp evenly with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a shallow tray or dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the egg to create an egg wash.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Dredge each shrimp first in the dry breading mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, dip the shrimp into the whisked egg, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the shrimp again thoroughly in the dry breading mixture. Place the breaded shrimp on a clean plate or baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min - 5
While the oil is heating, prepare the Bang Bang sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha (start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste), and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Carefully add the breaded shrimp to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per batch, or until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried shrimp to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Once all the shrimp are fried, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared Bang Bang sauce over the shrimp and gently toss until each shrimp is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Transfer the Bang Bang shrimp to a serving dish and garnish with chopped spring onions. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min