Description
Bang Bang Shrimp is a crispy and flavorful dish featuring fried shrimp coated in a spicy and tangy sauce, perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, pour the buttermilk over the shrimp and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the coated shrimp back into the buttermilk and then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the shrimp in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the shrimp from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Toss the fried shrimp in the prepared sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the shrimp at 400°F for 15-20 minutes instead of frying.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the finished shrimp for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg