0 from 0 votes
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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
451 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 pound Shrimp tails removed, peeled, deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- 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.
- 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).
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a heavy bottomed pan or a cast iron skillet. Heat to about 350ºF.
- 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.
- Place the cooked shrimp in a bowl and pour the bang bang sauce over the top. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve over greens, rice, or an Asian slaw.
Cup of Yum
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451
% 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.