Quick & Easy Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
This Quick & Easy Bang Bang Shrimp recipe features crispy fried jumbo shrimp tossed in a spicy, creamy sauce, perfect for a flavorful appetizer or meal in under 30 minutes.
- Author: Natali
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Shrimp and Coating
- 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp (raw, peeled & deveined)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch (or potato starch)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Sauce and Garnish
- 1 green onion (finely chopped for garnish)
- 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise (or Hellmann’s mayo)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha (or add more if you prefer it spicier)
- Marinate Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with buttermilk. Let sit for 10 minutes to help tenderize.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside.
- Coat Shrimp: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Coat the shrimp evenly on both sides with the mixture.
- Fry Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a large 10-inch skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, or to 350°F using a digital thermometer. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden on both sides, about 1.5 minutes per side. Avoid overcrowding and do not overcook.
- Drain Shrimp: Transfer the fried shrimp to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Toss with Sauce and Serve: Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl and pour the prepared sauce over. Gently toss to coat. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately while crispy.
Notes
- Use a digital thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350°F for perfect frying.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to ensure even cooking.
- Serve immediately to enjoy shrimp while crispy.
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