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Bang Bang Shrimp

This tastes just like Cheesecake Factory’s version, except it’s way cheaper and so much tastier!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil or more, as needed
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Panko*
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
For the sauce
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions

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  1. To make the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey and rice vinegar in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, cornstarch, egg, hot sauce, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine Panko, onion and garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
  4. Working one at a time, dip shrimp into buttermilk mixture, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
  5. Working in batches, add shrimp to the skillet and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. Serve immediately, drizzled with sweet chili sauce.

Notes

  • *Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb and can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store.