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Bang Bang Shrimp

Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe for Ultimate Flavor Lovers

Delicious Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp with a sweet and spicy sauce that brings restaurant flavors to your home.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Ingredients
  • 1 pound raw shrimp (41–50 size) peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk for marinating
  • 1.5 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce divided for marinade and sauce
  • 1 cup corn starch for coating
  • 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs for crunch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for color and flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise can substitute Greek yogurt
  • 1.5 teaspoons rice vinegar for sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoons garlic chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar can substitute with sugar
  • oil for frying enough to deep fry, heated to 350°F
  • 0.5 head iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 4 scallions sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Pan or Deep Fryer
  • candy thermometer
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel, devein, and remove the tails from 1 pound of shrimp. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1.5 cups of buttermilk with 1 teaspoon of Sriracha sauce. Add shrimp and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  3. In another bowl, mix together 1 cup of corn starch, 0.5 cup of panko bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 0.33 cup of mayonnaise, 1.5 teaspoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of Thai sweet chili sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of garlic chili sauce, 0.5 teaspoon of Sriracha, and 1 tablespoon of agave nectar. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Heat several inches of oil to 350°F in a large pan or deep fryer.
  6. Drain the shrimp from the marinade, dredge in the corn starch mixture until well-coated.
  7. Fry half of the coated shrimp in hot oil for about 2 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Transfer fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and repeat with remaining shrimp.
  9. Toss the fried shrimp with half of the prepared sauce until evenly coated. Reserve the other half for drizzling later.
  10. Shred half a head of iceberg lettuce and arrange it in a serving bowl. Top with sauced Bang Bang Shrimp and garnish with sliced scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 5shrimpCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh from the fryer. Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For freezing, lay shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag, lasting up to 2 months.

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