Best Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
Enjoy the ultimate crispy bang bang shrimp, featuring tender buttermilk-soaked shrimp fried to golden perfection and tossed in a sweet, spicy, and creamy chili mayo sauce. Perfect for any occasion!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420kcal
Equipment
- Deep frying pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Shrimp & Marinade
- 1 lb Jumbo or Extra Large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Coating & Frying
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Neutral cooking oil (vegetable or canola) for frying
Bang Bang Sauce & Garnish
- 1/2 cup Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie)
- 1/4 cup Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- Scallions or green onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them quickly by running under cold water for 15 minutes.
- Soak the peeled and deveined shrimp in buttermilk to tenderize the meat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Japanese Mayonnaise, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce, and Sriracha to create the Bang Bang sauce.
- Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge them evenly in cornstarch to create a light coating.
- Heat neutral cooking oil in a pan to 350 degrees F.
- Fry the shrimp in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, until they are crispy and curl into a C shape.
- Remove shrimp from the oil and drain briefly.
- Gently toss the crispy fried shrimp in the prepared Bang Bang sauce until thoroughly coated.
- Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately as an appetizer, in tacos, or over egg fried rice for dinner.
Notes
Nutritional Information :
- calories:420
- carbohydrates:26
- protein:18
- fat:28
- saturated_fat:4
- cholesterol:170
- sodium:750
- potassium:200
- fiber:1
- sugar:8
- vitamin_a:100