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Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
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5 from 3 votes

Homemade Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

This homemade bang bang shrimp recipe is better than the restaurant version with grilled or fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fried, recipe, shrimp, spicy
Servings: 6
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne or use smoked paprika for a milder version
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE SHRIMP

  • 1 pound small to medium shrimp peeled and deveined, blotted dry with paper towels
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or use milk
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper use smoked paprika for a milder version, or use both!
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • FOR GARNISH: Fresh chopped parsley spicy chili flakes

Instructions

FOR THE BANG BANG SAUCE

  • Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or serve right away.

FOR THE BANG BANG SHRIMP

  • Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wide pot to 375 degrees F. Do not let the oil boil. If you do not have a thermometer, test the oil with a tiny drop of flour. It will immediately sizzle up.
  • Next, add the shrimp and buttermilk to a large bowl. Toss to coat the shrimp. Soak for a few minutes while the oil is heating.
  • Whisk together then cornstarch, cayenne (or paprika) and a bit of salt and pepper into a separate large bowl.
  • Drain the shrimp and shake off any excess buttermilk. Coat the shrimp in the seasoned cornstarch mixture, then fry them for 1 minute per side, or until they are cooked through and start to lightly brown.
  • Remove and drain the shrimp on paper towels.
  • Toss the shrimp with the bang bang sauce then garnish with fresh parsley and spicy chili flakes.
  • For Grilled Shrimp. Skip the frying and grill the shrimp instead. Heat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Season the shrimp with a bit of salt and pepper (or use your favorite seasoning blend), then grill the shrimp 1-2 minutes per side, until cooked through. Then, toss them with the bang bang sauce.
  • For Sauteed Shrimp. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a saute pan. Season the shrimp with a bit of salt and pepper (or use your favorite seasoning blend), then saute the shrimp 1-2 minutes per side, until cooked through. Then, toss them with the bang bang sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 1248mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 531IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg