4.6 from 33 votes
Bang Bang Shrimp
This Bang Bang shrimp recipe combines crunchy shrimp and a creamy sauce for a spicy dish that's a delicious dinner or amazing appetizer.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 397 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2-4 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 pound medium-large shrimp , shelled and deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- scallions or chives for garnish
- Black sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl stir together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce and Sriracha. Use less or more Sriracha depending on how spicy you like your shrimp. This will also impact how dark the sauce is.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the shrimp with the buttermilk. After all coated, drain in a colander.
- Place the cornstarch in a shallow dish or pie plate, toss the wet shrimp in the cornstarch.
- Heat 2-3 inches of canola oil in a heavy bottom cast iron pan or skillet until it reaches 350-370°F. Use a deep fry thermometer to monitor the oil.
- Remove the shrimp from the cornstarch and shake off any excess. Before adding to the hot oil.
- Fry the shrimp in batches, being mindful to not crowd the pan, until lightly brown, approximately 1-2 minutes on each side depending on size.
- Remove the shrimp from hot oil, placing on a wire rack over a paper towel lined baking sheet. Allow to drip for 1-2 minutes before tossing in the hot shrimp in the bang bang sauce.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
397kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
1425mg
(59%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
391IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1425mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 391IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.