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Bang Bang Shrimp (Copycat Recipe)
This Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp is a replica of everyone's favorite shrimp appetizer! Sweet shrimp are fried until crispy, then tossed in a spicy, creamy mayo, and topped with chives. Perfect for sharing!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 322 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- Salt and pepper, for seasoning
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- oil for frying
Bang Bang Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the bang bang sauce by adding ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce , 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce, and ¼ teaspoon salt to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup whole milk and 1 large egg.
- Season the peeled and deveined 1 pound large shrimp, with salt and pepper,. Add the shrimp to the milk and egg mixture, then toss to coat.
- Heat the oil for frying in a heavy-bottomed deep pot. Add enough oil to come up about 5 inches. Heat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a shallow bowl, add 3/4 cup cornstarch. Working in batches, use tongs to remove one shrimp from the milk mixture, letting any excess liquid drip off. Coat the shrimp in cornstarch, then place in the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown and cooked through about 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat this process with the remaining shrimp.
- Toss the shrimp with the bang bang sauce! Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Originally posted on April 22, 2019
- Updated on March 27, 2024
Nutrition Information
Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
515mg
(21%)
Potassium
100mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
159IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 159IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.