Description
Succulent shrimp coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce, “Bang Bang Shrimp” is a crispy, flavorful appetizer that packs a punch. It’s perfect for those who love a combination of sweet chili and a hint of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 3 teaspoons hot chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- Oil for frying
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for 20 minutes.
- Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, hot chili sauce, and garlic powder for the sauce. Set aside.
- Dredge shrimp in cornstarch.
- Fry shrimp in oil until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
- Toss fried shrimp in the sauce, garnish with green onions, and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake the breaded shrimp at 400°F until crisp.
- Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing hot chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 295mg