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Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

We LOVE this Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe so much! Deliciously crisp fried shrimp that's tossed in a zesty and creamy sauce with a slight kick. Serve it over steamed rice for a delicious meal that everyone will love!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 905 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

bang bang sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
shrimp
  • 1 pound extra large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails intact
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons rice flour
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups oil for frying
garnish
  • 2 green onion thinly sliced on a bias

Instructions

bang bang sauce
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  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk together and set aside.
shrimp
  1. Place shrimp into a large mixing bowl and stir in buttermilk and sriracha.
  2. In another mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, rice flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Whisk together.
  3. Remove shrimp from buttermilk, shaking off any excess and dip into cornstarch mixture.
  4. Shake off excess coating and line coated shrimp onto a cooling rack lined baking sheet.
  5. Preheat oil to 350˚F. Fry shrimp, in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a cooling rack lined baking sheet.
  6. Once all shrimp has been fried transfer shrimp to a large mixing bowl and toss together with sauce until evenly coated.
  7. Transfer shrimp to a serving platter and top with sliced green onions. Serve with a side of steamed rice.

Notes

  • Tips and Tricks for Success
  • Storing Leftovers and Reheating Instructions
  • Bang bang shrimp is one of those dishes that really is at its best when enjoy freshly made, but you can still enjoy your leftovers if you happen to have some!
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 2 days. When ready to reheat, just pour a little bit of oil into a pan, just enough to coat the bottom. Place pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and gently stir together until just heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and toss together with a little more bang bang sauce.
  • Some of the coating may fall off when being reheated, but that's okay. To prevent this from happening too much, make sure to spread shrimp out on the pan in an even layer and to individually flip each shrimp until heated through.
  • Let the coated shrimp rest - this will help the coating to adhere to the shrimp better once they're fried up and before being tossed together with the sauce.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time (to save a little bit of time) and store it in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. When ready to use, just allow the sauce to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before tossing with bang bang shrimp.
  • Shake excess buttermilk and dry coating from the shrimp - to allow for even frying and to prevent the coating from getting too thick, which will result in a soggy (not crisp) exterior.

Nutrition Information

Calories 905kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 71g (109%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g Monounsaturated Fat 39g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 159mg (53%) Sodium 1378mg (57%) Potassium 308mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 432IU (9%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 175mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 905

% Daily Value*

Calories 905kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 71g 109%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22g 129%
Monounsaturated Fat 39g 195%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Sodium 1378mg 57%
Potassium 308mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 432IU 9%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 175mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%

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