Description
Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp is a tantalizing dish that features perfectly fried shrimp enveloped in a homemade sweet and spicy sauce. This delightful recipe offers the perfect balance of crunch and flavor, making it an ideal appetizer for parties or a quick weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail removed)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Canola oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
- Pour buttermilk over the shrimp in a separate bowl, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Place cornstarch in another bowl for coating the shrimp.
- Heat about 1 inch of canola oil in a heavy-bottom pot to 375°F using a candy thermometer.
- Remove shrimp from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Coat each piece in cornstarch and fry in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- While hot, toss fried shrimp with the prepared sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 140mg