Bang Bang Shrimp

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Bang Bang Shrimp is a restaurant favorite that’s incredibly easy to make at home! Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a sweet & spicy sauce… this recipe makes for a delicious appetizer or main dish and is guaranteed to be a hit!

Bang Bang Shrimp! Have you tried it? If the answer is no, drop everything you’re doing and MAKE THIS NOW! Seriously… it’s that good.

I’ll never forget the first time I tried it at a restaurant and instantly fell in love. Lightly breaded shrimp, fried to perfection and coated in the most amazing creamy sweet & spicy sauce. Really, what’s not to love!?

The ONLY problem with it? The frequent heartburn that can sometimes follow. Don’t get me wrong… Bang Bang Shrimp is SO delicious… and totally worth it… but it definitely has a kick, which can cause my heartburn to flare up. I think we can all agree that there’s nothing worse than enjoying something delicious and then regretting it later.

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How do you use it? Take one dose proactively in the mornings every 24 hours for up to 14 days, and you can enjoy all the Bang Bang Shrimp you want. Trust me, me, and be sure to use it as directed. You’ll thank me later!

Ingredients

The ingredient list for this recipe is actually relatively short. Aside from the shrimp, you need just a few ingredients for the sauce and you’re good to go! Be sure to start with raw, deveined shrimp and completely remove the shell and tail. Cooked shrimp will become over-cooked in the process of frying.

For the sauce, you can find sriracha sauce near the ketchup and other hot sauce brands OR in the Asian food aisle. You’ll also find the sweet chili sauce in the Asian food aisle (it may be labeled as Thai Sweet Chili Sauce).

For the shrimp:

• 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• oil for frying

For the sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayo
• 2-3 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust according to your preference)
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey

For garnish:

• toasted sesame seeds
• fresh parsley or sliced green onions

Instructions

Make the sauce – in a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients and mix well. Set aside.

Heat the oil – heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 375° F. While the oil is heating, prepare your shrimp.

Soak the shrimp – place the peeled & deveined shrimp in a medium bowl. Pour buttermilk over the shrimp to cover it.

Coat the shrimp – in a second bowl, combine the cornstarch, garlic powder, salt & pepper. Dip the shrimp one at a time in the cornstarch mixture to coat. Place on wax paper.

Fry the shrimp – add the coated shrimp to the hot oil and fry for 30 seconds – 1 minute on each side. Remove from oil to a plate lined with paper towels.

Combine the shrimp & sauce – once all the shrimp has been fried, toss it in the sauce until coated. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and parsley or green onions as desired. Enjoy!

Recipe variations

We tested multiple variations to come up with what we think is the BEST Bang Bang Shrimp recipe ever. Of course, everyone’s preferences are a bit different, so feel free to adjust this recipe to best suit your family’s tastes!

• Coat the shrimp in panko bread crumbs instead of corn starch
• Add additional seasonings to the corn starch, such as onion powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper
• Adjust the sauce ingredient amounts according to your tastes. For a creamier sauce, add more mayo. For a spicier sauce, add more sriracha. For a sweeter sauce, add more chili sauce or honey.
• Add a squirt of lime juice to the sauce
• For a quick and easy dinner, substitute frozen breaded shrimp and just make the sauce

Storing & reheating

Chances are that when you make Bang Bang Shrimp, there won’t be any leftovers! But on the off chance that you do have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, transfer to a small skillet and heat over medium heat on the stovetop OR transfer to an oven-safe dish and reheat at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, until heated through.

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Love fried foods as much as we do? Here are some more recipes you’re sure to enjoy. Just be sure you have your Meijer Omeprazole ODT ready!

• Crab Rangoon
• Egg Rolls
• Creamy Chicken Flautas
• Shrimp Po Boys
• Baja Fish Tacos
• Crispy Onion Strings

Bang Bang Shrimp

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Bang Bang Shrimp is a restaurant favorite that's incredibly easy to make at home! Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a sweet & spicy sauce... this recipe makes for a delicious appetizer or main dish and is guaranteed to be a hit!

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Ingredients

For the shrimp

• 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• oil for frying

For the sauce

• 1/2 cup mayo
• 2-3 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust according to your preference)
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey

For garnish

• toasted sesame seeds
• fresh parsley or sliced green onions

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
2. Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 375° F. While the oil is heating, prepare your shrimp.
3. Place the peeled & deveined shrimp in a medium bowl. Pour buttermilk over the shrimp to cover it.
4. In a second bowl, combine the cornstarch, garlic powder, salt & pepper. Dip the shrimp one at a time in the cornstarch mixture to coat. Place on wax paper.
5. Add the coated shrimp to the hot oil and fry for 30 seconds - 1 minute on each side. Remove from oil to a plate lined with paper towels.
6. Once all the shrimp has been fried, toss it in the sauce until coated. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and parsley or green onions as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe variations:

• Coat the shrimp in panko bread crumbs instead of corn starch 
• Add additional seasonings to the corn starch, such as onion powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper
• Adjust the sauce ingredient amounts according to your tastes. For a creamier sauce, add more mayo. For a spicier sauce, add more sriracha. For a sweeter sauce, add more chili sauce or honey.
• Add a squirt of lime juice to the sauce
• For a quick and easy dinner, substitute frozen breaded shrimp and just make the sauce

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 231Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 662mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 9g