Description
Crispy bang bang shrimp delivers a spicy-sweet sensation that dances across taste buds with irresistible charm. Creamy, tangy sauce and perfectly golden-fried shrimp create a delectable appetizer you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 cup (96 grams) cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chili-garlic sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
- Chili flakes
Instructions
- Craft a zesty sauce by whisking mayonnaise, chili-garlic sauce, sriracha, honey, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust flavors to taste, potentially adding extra sriracha for heat. Refrigerate while preparing other components.
- Submerge peeled and deveined shrimp in buttermilk, ensuring complete coverage. This technique tenderizes and enhances flavor profile.
- Create a crispy coating by combining cornstarch, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper in a separate mixing bowl. Drain shrimp from buttermilk and thoroughly coat with the seasoned cornstarch mixture, gently pressing to secure the breading.
- Arrange breaded shrimp on a plate and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes. Chilling helps the coating adhere during cooking and prevents separation.
- Heat vegetable oil to 375°F in a deep pot. Carefully fry shrimp in small batches, cooking 1-2 minutes per side until achieving a golden, crispy exterior. Maintain consistent oil temperature by avoiding overcrowding. Transfer fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- While shrimp remain warm, generously coat with prepared Bang Bang Sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of chili flakes for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Perfectly crisp coating requires patting shrimp dry before buttermilk marination to remove excess moisture.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting sriracha and cayenne pepper quantities for different spice tolerances.
- Use gluten-free cornstarch and alternative milk for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the recipe’s crispy texture.
- Prevent soggy shrimp by ensuring oil temperature stays consistent at 375°F and avoiding overcrowded frying batches.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg