Bang Bang Shrimp
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Bang Bang Shrimp
Description
To make Bang Bang Shrimp, shrimp are first dipped in a buttermilk mixture seasoned with flour, cornstarch, egg, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. They are then dredged in a panko breadcrumb blend with onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil and oregano, seasoned with salt and pepper. The shrimp fry quickly in hot vegetable oil until evenly golden and crisp, preserving a tender interior.
The accompanying sauce combines mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, and rice vinegar, producing a creamy, sweet, and slightly tangy coating that complements the crisp shrimp. The spicy notes from hot sauce in the batter and sweet chili sauce provide well-rounded flavor without overpowering the shrimp.
This dish is best served immediately after frying and saucing to maintain crispiness and freshness. As an appetizer, it pairs nicely with light sides or can be part of a main meal with rice or greens.
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil or more, as needed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg large
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
For the sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- To make the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey and rice vinegar in a small bowl; set aside.
- 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.
- In a large bowl, combine Panko, onion and garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
- Working one at a time, dip shrimp into buttermilk mixture, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
- 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.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with sweet chili sauce.
Notes
- Panko breadcrumbs, a Japanese-style breadcrumb, provide extra crunch and can be found in the Asian section of most grocery stores.
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Overall Rating
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