Bang Bang Shrimp (Firecracker Shrimp)

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    451 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Bang Bang Shrimp (Firecracker Shrimp)

This Bang Bang Shrimp is so good - you’ll be wanting to add it to the menu regularly. Also known as firecracker shrimp, this crispy shrimp is coated with a creamy, spicy sauce - it’s no wonder it’s such a popular dish!

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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup Sweet chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha
  • 1 pound peeled, deveined shrimp tails removed
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. Combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  2. Place the shrimp in a bowl. Pour the buttermilk over, and stir to make sure all of the shrimp is coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Working with one shrimp at a time, remove from the buttermilk and let any excess drip off. Coat the shrimp in cornstarch, shaking off any excess. Place on a cooling rack over a baking sheet (to catch any drips).
  4. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a heavy bottomed pan or a cast iron skillet. Heat to about 350ºF.
  5. Add a few of the shrimp to the hot oil, making sure not to crowd them. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then turn and cook the other side. The shrimp should be golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Continue cooking the shrimp in batches until it has all been fried.
  6. Place the cooked shrimp in a bowl and pour the bang bang sauce over the top. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Serve over greens, rice, or an Asian slaw.

Notes

  • The cornstarch tends to get clumpy when the buttermilk starts to get mixed in. I find it easiest to only add half of the cornstarch at a time. When the first half starts to get clumpy, dump it out and add the remaining cornstarch.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. The nutritional value for the frying oil is based on a retention of 1/4 cup of vegetable oil. Cooking time and temperature can cause this number to change.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 451kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 955mg (40%) Potassium 69mg (2%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 451 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 451kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 955mg 40%
Potassium 69mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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