Bang Bang Shrimp (Printable)

Golden crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy spicy sauce with sweet chili and Sriracha flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Breading

04 - 1 cup cornstarch
05 - 2 large eggs, beaten
06 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

→ Bang Bang Sauce

07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha
10 - 1 tablespoon honey
11 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

→ For Frying and Garnish

12 - Vegetable oil for deep frying
13 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: place cornstarch in first bowl, beaten eggs in second, and panko breadcrumbs in third bowl.
03 - Dredge each shrimp in cornstarch to coat, dip into beaten egg, then press into panko breadcrumbs. Place breaded shrimp on a tray.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined.
05 - Pour vegetable oil to depth of 2 inches in a deep skillet or pot. Heat to 350°F.
06 - Fry breaded shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
07 - Transfer fried shrimp to bowl with Bang Bang sauce. Toss gently until shrimp are evenly coated.
08 - Arrange shrimp on serving platter. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce hits that perfect balance of creamy sweet and spicy that makes people reach for just one more shrimp
  • You get restaurant quality results without any fancy techniques or hard to find ingredients
02 -
  • Room temperature shrimp fry more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • The sauce clings best when the shrimp are still hot from the fryer
03 -
  • Purchase already deveined shrimp to cut your prep time in half
  • Let the breaded shrimp rest for ten minutes before frying for better adhesion

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