Homemade Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
302 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
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This homemade bang bang shrimp recipe is better than the restaurant version with grilled or fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce.
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Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne or use smoked paprika for a milder version
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE SHRIMP
- 1 pound small to medium shrimp peeled and deveined, blotted dry with paper towels
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or use milk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper use smoked paprika for a milder version, or use both!
- salt and pepper to taste
- vegetable oil for frying
- FOR GARNISH: Fresh chopped parsley spicy chili flakes
Instructions
FOR THE BANG BANG SAUCE
- Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or serve right away.
FOR THE BANG BANG SHRIMP
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wide pot to 375 degrees F. Do not let the oil boil. If you do not have a thermometer, test the oil with a tiny drop of flour. It will immediately sizzle up.
- Next, add the shrimp and buttermilk to a large bowl. Toss to coat the shrimp. Soak for a few minutes while the oil is heating.
- Whisk together then cornstarch, cayenne (or paprika) and a bit of salt and pepper into a separate large bowl.
- Drain the shrimp and shake off any excess buttermilk. Coat the shrimp in the seasoned cornstarch mixture, then fry them for 1 minute per side, or until they are cooked through and start to lightly brown.
- Remove and drain the shrimp on paper towels.
- Toss the shrimp with the bang bang sauce then garnish with fresh parsley and spicy chili flakes.
- For Grilled Shrimp. Skip the frying and grill the shrimp instead. Heat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Season the shrimp with a bit of salt and pepper (or use your favorite seasoning blend), then grill the shrimp 1-2 minutes per side, until cooked through. Then, toss them with the bang bang sauce.
- For Sauteed Shrimp. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a saute pan. Season the shrimp with a bit of salt and pepper (or use your favorite seasoning blend), then saute the shrimp 1-2 minutes per side, until cooked through. Then, toss them with the bang bang sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
201mg
(67%)
Sodium
1248mg
(52%)
Potassium
111mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
531IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 201mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 1248mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 531IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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