Bang Bang Shrimp
Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Place the shrimp in a medium bowl and pour the buttermilk over them, ensuring they are well coated. Let them sit for at least 10 minutes while preparing the dry dredge.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Working in batches, remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge each shrimp thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure a good coating. Place the coated shrimp on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to prevent them from sticking together.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the Sriracha if you prefer more heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat the oil: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Fry the shrimp: Carefully add the coated shrimp to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The shrimp should be crispy and opaque.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Drain the shrimp: Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the fried shrimp from the oil and place them on a clean wire rack set over paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Toss and serve: In a large bowl, gently toss the warm fried shrimp with the Bang Bang Sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with fresh chopped chives and serve immediately in a decorative metallic bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
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Bang Bang Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Place the shrimp in a medium bowl and pour the buttermilk over them, ensuring they are well coated. Let them sit for at least 10 minutes while preparing the dry dredge.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Working in batches, remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge each shrimp thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure a good coating. Place the coated shrimp on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to prevent them from sticking together.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the Sriracha if you prefer more heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat the oil: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Fry the shrimp: Carefully add the coated shrimp to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The shrimp should be crispy and opaque.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Drain the shrimp: Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the fried shrimp from the oil and place them on a clean wire rack set over paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Toss and serve: In a large bowl, gently toss the warm fried shrimp with the Bang Bang Sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with fresh chopped chives and serve immediately in a decorative metallic bowl.
⏱️ 5 min