Bang Bang Shrimp
A delicious and crispy shrimp dish coated in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce that rivals your favorite restaurant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (optional adaptations)
Ingredients
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- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and garlic powder to create the bang bang sauce.
- Coat the Shrimp: Dip shrimp in cornstarch, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry the Shrimp: Fry shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain the Shrimp: Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Toss in the Bang Bang Sauce: Toss the fried shrimp in the bang bang sauce until coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider baking the shrimp instead of frying. Adjust the sriracha level for desired heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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