Quick & Easy Bang Bang Shrimp

Quick & Easy Bang Bang Shrimp

Crispy fried shrimp coated in a creamy, sweet, spicy mayo sauce. This quick and easy bang bang shrimp recipe uses minimal ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes! It's great as a main, appetizer, or party food that's also family-friendly and great for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 6

Total Time 26

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian, South-East Asian

Servings

Calories per serving 356 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb Jumbo Shrimp raw, peeled & deveined
1 cup buttermilk
¾ cup cornstarch or potato starch
1 cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 green onion finely chopped for garnish

Bang Bang Sauce:

½ cup Japanese mayonnaise or Hellmann's mayo
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoon sriracha or add more if you prefer it spicier

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with buttermilk. Let sit for 10 minutes to help tenderize.
In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Coat the shrimp evenly on both sides with the mixture.
Heat vegetable oil in a large 10-inch skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, or to 350°F using a digital thermometer. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden on both sides, about 1.5 minutes per side. Avoid overcrowding and do not overcook.
Transfer the fried shrimp to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl and pour the prepared sauce over. Gently toss to coat. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately while crispy.

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