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Bang Bang Shrimp (with Sauce)
This Bang Bang shrimp recipe features crispy fried shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. It's an absolute flavor-banger!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra large shrimp tail on, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup corn starch
- oil for frying
Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- In another bowl, toss the shrimp and buttermilk until well coated. Place the cornstarch in a shallow bowl or plate and set aside.
- Add 2-3 inches of oil to a large pot and place it on the stove over high heat. Heat until the oil registers 360-375°F with a deep-frying thermometer.
- Drain the buttermilk from the shrimp. Then, dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
- Working in batches, add the shrimp to the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway. Place the cooked shrimp on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all the shrimp is cooked.
- Add the warm shrimp and Bang Bang sauce into a bowl and mix together until well coated. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
151mg
(50%)
Sodium
966mg
(40%)
Potassium
162mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
249IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 966mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 249IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.