Bang Bang Shrimp

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Bang Bang Shrimp

Crispy fried shrimp in a sweet and spicy sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ pounds (680g) medium or large shrimp deveined and tail off
  • 2 cups (473ml) buttermilk
  • ½ cup (96g) vegetable oil or more, for frying
  • ½ cup (60g) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the sauce:

  • 1 cup (230g) mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup (79g) sriracha
  • ¼ cup (79g) sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
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Instructions

  1. Combine the shrimp with the buttermilk in a medium bowl and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil a deep skillet or wok over medium heat until it reaches 360 degrees F / 182 degrees C.
  3. Drain the buttermilk from the shrimp using a colander. Set the shrimp aside.
  4. Whisk the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add all of the shrimp and toss until the shrimp is coated on all sides.
  5. Working in batches, fry several shrimp for 1-2 minutes or until golden on both sides.
  6. Drain them on a cooling rack over a large baking pan or on a plate fitted with a paper towel to catch the extra grease.
  7. Mix all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl.
  8. Just before serving, toss the shrimp with 1 cup of the sauce. Add additional sauce as needed.
  9. To serve, arrange the shrimp on top of butter lettuce on a platter drizzle with additional sauce.

Notes

  • If using frozen shrimp, be sure to defrost them completely.
  • Dry the shrimp well before soaking it in buttermilk. 
  • Soak the shrimp in buttermilk for no longer than 30 minutes, or it will begin to break down and become mushy. 
  • Use one hand for wet ingredients and one for dry ingredients when coating the shrimp.
  • Don’t overcrowd the wok. The shrimp will get crispier if they don’t touch.
  • Cook the shrimp in batches if necessary. 
  • Don’t overcook the shrimp. 
  • Let the cooked shrimp rest on a baking rack before tossing it with the sauce. 
  • To prevent the shrimp from getting soggy, coat it with the sauce just before serving. 
  • Serve with additional sauce on the side and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
  • Storage - keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cooked shrimp that is not coated with the sauce will be crispy when reheated.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 639kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 49g (75%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 27g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 207mg (69%) Sodium 1022mg (43%) Potassium 448mg (13%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 174IU (3%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 172mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 639 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 639kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 49g 75%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 27g 159%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 207mg 69%
Sodium 1022mg 43%
Potassium 448mg 10%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 174IU 3%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 172mg 17%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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