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Bang Bang Shrimp
These bang bang shrimp are tender shrimp deep fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a creamy sweet chili sauce. A totally delicious appetizer or main course that's sure to earn you rave reviews!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 630 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , Thai
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Shrimp medium (31-40 count); deveined and peeled
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons green onion sliced
Instructions
- Place shrimp in a bowl.
- Add buttermilk to the bowl and toss the shrimp to coat them in buttermilk.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cornstarch, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees F.
- Remove each shrimp from the buttermilk bowl and dredge them in the cornstarch mixture making sure the shrimp are completely coated in the mixture.
- Fry the coated shrimp in the oil until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
- Place the fried shrimp on paper towels to drain.
- Make the sauce by mixing the mayonnaise with the hot chili sauce.
- Place the fried shrimp in a bowl and pour the sauce over the shrimp. Toss the shrimp gently until they are coated in the sauce.
- Serve the shrimp with sliced green onions on top.
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Notes
- Keep the cornstarch mixture near the oil so that the shrimp go from the cornstarch to the oil without any mess.
- Use a frying or candy thermometer to watch the temperature of the oil. Keep the oil as close to 375 degrees F as possible. If the oil is too hot, the shrimp can burn. If the oil is too cold, the shrimp will absorb excess grease and have a heavy texture.
- Fry only 6-8 shrimp at a time to make sure that each of the shrimp cook evenly and don’t stick together.
Nutrition Information
Calories
630kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
403mg
(134%)
Sodium
2361mg
(98%)
Potassium
215mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
143IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
291mg
(29%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 630
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 630kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 403mg | 134% |
| Sodium | 2361mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 143IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.