Bang Bang Shrimp
A delicious blend of crispy fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce, ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup corn starch
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in the buttermilk for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the coating by mixing together the corn starch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a fryer or a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Dredge the marinated shrimp in the corn starch mixture and fry until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha to create the sauce.
- Coat the fried shrimp in the sauce until well covered.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider baking or air-frying the shrimp instead of deep frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 758mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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