Bang Bang Shrimp
This Bang Bang Shrimp is an absolute "banger" (I'll show myself out). Crispy, plump, and covered in the best chili mayo sauce. Easy to make in 30 minutes or less.
Ingredients
For the bang bang shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup corn starch
For the bang bang sauce
- ¼ cup high-quality mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, buttermilk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Let this marinate for 10 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch to a shallow dish or bowl.
- Working one at a time, pull a piece of shrimp out of the dredge, shake off excess, then dredge in the cornstarch. Transfer to a baking sheet while you bread the rest.
- Heat 1 ½ inches of oil to 350°F in a large pot. Fry the shrimp in 3 batches for 2 minutes until golden brown on the outside. The internal temperature of the shrimp should reach 145°F. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a large bowl, add the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha. Stir with a spoon, then dump in the fried shrimp. Toss to evenly coat and enjoy!