Description
This Bang Bang Shrimp recipe features crispy, golden shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy, and sweet sauce made with mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. Perfect as an appetizer or a flavorful main dish, the shrimp are marinated, coated in cornstarch, and fried to perfection for a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 pound shrimp, 16/20 count size, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Coating
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon sliced green onion (for garnish)
Instructions
- Defrost Shrimp: Place frozen shrimp in a colander and run under cold water until no longer icy, about 3 minutes, or submerge in cool water for about 10 minutes until defrosted.
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, buttermilk, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Coat with Cornstarch: Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl. Shake excess buttermilk off each shrimp, then evenly coat them in cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
- Fry the Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet to 350ºF (177ºC) reaching about 1/2-inch depth. Fry shrimp in batches of 8 to 10 pieces without overcrowding, cooking 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Toss in the Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha in a medium bowl. Add fried shrimp and toss to coat evenly or drizzle sauce on top or serve separately.
- To Serve: Transfer shrimp to a serving plate and garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh, colorful finish.
Notes
- Make It Spicier: Increase Sriracha to desired heat level.
- Make It Less Spicy: Reduce Sriracha to 1 tablespoon or omit entirely.
- Make Ahead: Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Storing: Refrigerate cooked shrimp for up to 2 days; reheat in 30-second microwave increments until hot.
- Thai Sweet Chili Sauce: Mae Ploy brand is recommended for authentic flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
