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Delicious homemade Bang Bang Shrimp dish served on a plate

Bang Bang Shrimp

A crispy and flavorful dish of shrimp tossed in a spicy, creamy sauce that’s perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 400 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined Use large shrimp for better bite.
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ tbsp sriracha Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp msg / salt Use salt if preferred.
  • 4 cups vegetable oil or more for frying Ensure the oil is hot before frying.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 4 tbsp sriracha or chili sauce Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Garnish
  • Chives For garnish.
  • Chili oil For drizzling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, add buttermilk, sriracha, and shrimp. Mix until the shrimp are evenly coated, then set aside for 20 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, combine mayo, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lemon juice. Set this mixture aside.
  3. For the dry batter, mix cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk and shake off excess. Coat in the cornstarch mixture and shake off any extra.
Cooking
  1. Heat a pot of oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Fry the shrimp for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Set them aside to cool.
Serving
  1. Toss the fried shrimp with the sauce, serve with hot steamed rice, and garnish with green onions or chives.

Notes

Best served hot and crispy. If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container and consume within 1-2 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.