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Bang Bang Shrimp (with Sauce)

This Bang Bang shrimp recipe features crispy fried shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. It's an absolute flavor-banger!
Course Appetizer, seafood
Cuisine Thai
Keyword Bang Bang Shrimp, Bang Bang Shrimp recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 313kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra large shrimp tail on, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup corn starch
  • oil for frying

Sauce

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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
    Bang Bang Shrimp sauce.
  • In another bowl, toss the shrimp and buttermilk until well coated. Place the cornstarch in a shallow bowl or plate and set aside.
    Shrimp soaking in buttermilk.
  • Add 2-3 inches of oil to a large pot and place it on the stove over high heat. Heat until the oil registers 360-375°F with a deep-frying thermometer.
    Oil in a pan on a cook top.
  • Drain the buttermilk from the shrimp. Then, dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
    Shrimp with buttermilk coated in corn starch.
  • Working in batches, add the shrimp to the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway. Place the cooked shrimp on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all the shrimp is cooked.
    Frying shrimp in oil.
  • Add the warm shrimp and Bang Bang sauce into a bowl and mix together until well coated. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    Bang Bang Shrimp with sauce in the pan.

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Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 0.4mg