Bang Bang Shrimp

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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Servings:

Calories: 231kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

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

In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 375° F. While the oil is heating, prepare your shrimp.
Place the peeled & deveined shrimp in a medium bowl. Pour buttermilk over the shrimp to cover it.
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.
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.
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

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