Description
Sizzling bang bang shrimp brings coastal California flavors right to your kitchen with crispy, zesty perfection. Creamy sriracha mayo and perfectly fried shrimp create a mouthwatering dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) raw shrimp, deveined & peeled
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Oil and Frying Components:
- Oil, for frying (canola, olive or avocado oil)
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare raw shrimp by ensuring they are thoroughly cleaned, peeled, and deveined, creating the perfect canvas for a crispy exterior and succulent interior.
- Create a dredging station by combining flour and cornstarch, which will generate an irresistibly light and golden coating for the seafood.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha in a separate bowl, crafting a vibrant, creamy sauce with layers of sweet and spicy notes.
- Season the flour mixture with salt and pepper, providing depth of flavor to the shrimp’s protective layer.
- Dredge each shrimp thoroughly in the seasoned flour-cornstarch blend, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum crispiness.
- Heat oil in a large skillet to 375°F, creating the ideal temperature for achieving a perfectly crisp and golden exterior.
- Carefully place coated shrimp into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding to maintain optimal cooking temperature and prevent soggy results.
- Fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until they transform into a beautiful golden brown and become opaque throughout.
- Remove shrimp using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Generously coat the crispy shrimp with the prepared bang bang sauce, ensuring each piece is luxuriously dressed.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal before serving immediately.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels easily by modifying sriracha amount, catering to individual heat preferences without compromising flavor.
- Swap protein effortlessly between shrimp and chicken, maintaining recipe’s core crispy coating technique.
- Greek yogurt provides a tangy, lighter alternative to mayonnaise, making the sauce more diet-friendly for health-conscious individuals.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for coating to transform recipe into a celiac-friendly dish while preserving signature crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg