5 from 42 votes
Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe features fresh peeled shrimp marinated briefly in a buttermilk and Sriracha mixture, coated with a seasoned cornstarch blend, and deep-fried until crispy and golden. The shrimp are tossed immediately in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce, creating a crunchy exterior with a flavorful, slightly spicy kick. The recipe includes tips for frying, storage, reheating, and maintaining the shrimp’s crispness.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
138 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk full-fat
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 ½ pounds fresh peeled deveined, tail-off 31/40 shrimp
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon garlic granules
- 1 tablespoon onion granules
- salt coarse and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper coarse and freshly cracked, to taste
- Bang Bang sauce
- cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 375°.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sriracha, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and mix it in completely. Let it marinate at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the Bang Bang Sauce for the shrimp.
- In a wide shallow bowl or a 9” cake tin, mix together the cornstarch, garlic granules, onion granules, and salt.
- Remove the shrimp a handful at a time and place it in a colander to remove as much excess buttermilk marinade as possible.
- Next, add the shrimp to the cornstarch mixture and toss it around until completely coated.
- Place the shrimp in a separate colander and shake to remove excess cornstarch.
- Add all the shrimp a few at a time so they don’t clump in the oil and cook while frequently gently stirring for 60 to 90 seconds or until lightly browned and cooked through.
- Set the shrimp on some paper towels to drain off any excess oil. Repeat the process until all the shrimp are breaded and fried.
- Add the shrimp to a large bowl along with 2/3 cup of bang bang sauce and toss with optional sliced green onions until coated.
- Place the bang bang shrimp on a plate of optional julienne butter leaf lettuce.
- Garnish with optional sliced green onions and additional bang bang sauce.
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Notes
- Consume Bang Bang shrimp immediately after tossing in sauce for best texture and flavor.
- Store cooked shrimp covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat frozen shrimp on a parchment-lined sheet at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until hot.
- Reheat refrigerated shrimp at 375°F for 5-7 minutes to regain crispness.
- Maintain oil temperature at 375°F during frying; cold shrimp lower the temperature and affect texture.
- If breading falls off, the oil temperature is too low.
- Use enough oil to fill the pot to 2 inches deep for proper frying.
- Garlic and onion granules can be replaced with powders if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
138kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
830mg
(35%)
Potassium
183mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 830mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.