Description
Bang Bang Shrimp is a delicious and crispy shrimp dish coated in a flavorful sauce, perfect for appetizers or main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk and shrimp. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip back into the buttermilk, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the shrimp in batches, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice.
- Serve the shrimp hot, drizzled with the sauce or served on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try adding crushed cornflakes to the panko mixture.
- For a healthier version, bake the shrimp at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg