5 from 6 votes
Bang Bang Shrimp
Bang Bang Shrimp is a flavor joyride, featuring crispy fried shrimp in a spicy-sweet and creamy dressing. Make a batch in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
597 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese, American
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp uncooked, peeled and deveined, large
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups canola oil
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha hot sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnish
- 3 green onions green tops only, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the shrimp. Pour buttermilk over shrimp, tossing to coat each one. Place the cornstarch on a plate, other bowl or ziploc bag.
- In a another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large skillet (I use cast iron), or heavy-bottom pot, add canola oil. Heat over medium heat until a thermometer reads 375°F.
- Working in two batches, shake excess buttermilk from shrimp and toss in the cornstarch to coat all over, pressing to adhere.
- Transfer shrimp into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and crispy on both sides. Set aside on paper towel lined plate or wire rack lined tray. Repeat with the remaining shrimp, check to keep oil temperature at 375°F.
- Place all the shrimp in the bowl with the sauce. Toss the cooked shrimp with the sauce to coat and place in serving bowl or tray. Top with chopped green onion and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
597kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
(106%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
155mg
(52%)
Sodium
1208mg
(50%)
Potassium
200mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
318IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 597
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 597kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1208mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 318IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.