This recipe recreates the popular Bang Bang Shrimp dish, featuring crispy shrimp coated in a spicy, creamy sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Preparation time
40min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 120 ml buttermilk
- 60 g cornstarch
- 120 g flour
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 15 ml honey
- 120 ml mayonnaise
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 450 g shrimp
- 15 ml sriracha
- 60 ml sweet chili sauce
- 500 ml vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
In a bowl, combine buttermilk and shrimp. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 2
In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F).
Step 4
Dredge the marinated shrimp in the flour mixture, coating evenly.
Step 5
Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Step 6
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey to make the sauce.
Step 7
Toss the fried shrimp in the sauce until well-coated.
Step 8
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.