Bang Bang Shrimp
A sweet and spicy appetizer of crispy, battered, deep-fried shrimp in a delicious (and easy!) Asian-fusion sauce.
Servings : 4
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- vegetable/canola oil or peanut oil, for frying
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined, tails ON or OFF
- 1/2 cup kefir or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, or to taste
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish, optional
- sesame seeds, for garnish, optional
- sliced green onions, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large frying pan or deep skillet, add the oil, coming up about 2 inches on the sides. Heat oil to 375˚F.
- In the meantime, place raw shrimp in kefir or buttermilk to coat.
- In a separate bowl or plate, combine cornstarch, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove shrimp from liquid; shake off any excess, and coat shrimp in cornstarch mixture.
- Add coated shrimp to the hot oil and fry for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove shrimp to a paper towel lined plate.
- In a mixing bowl stir together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice.
- Transfer shrimp to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds.
- Serve with the sauce. You can also drizzle the sauce over the shrimp.
Nutrition
Serving: 4 ounces | Calories: 316 kcal | Carbohydrates: 23 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 295 mg | Sodium: 1286 mg | Potassium: 91 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 62 IU | Vitamin C: 6 mg | Calcium: 202 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 22 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.