Bang Bang Shrimp
Welcome to a world where crispy shrimp meets a creamy, spicy sauce to create an explosion of flavor like no other. If you're a fan of seafood with a kick, then you're in for a treat with this irresistible dish—Bang Bang Shrimp. Join us as we delve into the origins, ingredients, and preparation of this beloved culinary delight.
Servings: 2 people
Equipment
- 1-2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Stainless Steel Strainer
- 1 Wire Rack
- 1 Deep Fryer or frying pan
Ingredients
- ½ - 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp
- ½ cup mayo
- ¼ cup sriracha
- ¼ cup sweet thai chili sauce
- 1 - 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1.5-2 cups corn starch
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream or half/half
- Season corn starch to taste with salt, pepper, onion powder.
Instructions
- For this recipe we need peeled and deveined shrimp. I like to also use a blend of seasoned flavor and corn starch. The corn starch helps ensure the shrimp stay crispy and hold up to our thick sauce.
- Speaking of sauce - for my Bang Bang Sauce, I like to use ½ cup mayo, ¼ cup sriracha, and ¼ cup sweet chili sauce (Mae ploy is my favorite brand) - 2 tsps of soy sauce and an optional touch of honey for balance and boom.. or should I say bang? There’s your sauce.
- Add a little heavy cream and eggs to your shrimp (or buttermilk) plus a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Toss the shrimp in your seasoned flour and corn starch mixture and place on a plate or foil lined baking sheet while your oil hits 350 degrees.
- Once the oil reaches 350, drop the shrimp and fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy (145 degrees internal temp).
- Toss the shrimp in your bang bang sauce - garnish with chives and sesame seeds and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Calories: 962kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 387mg | Sodium: 1526mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2mg
