Bang Bang Shrimp

How to Make Bang Bang Sauce

These tender, deep fried shrimp are tossed in a sweet, spicy sauce. Great served as an appetizer or a main dish.

What do I need to get started?

• Medium raw shrimp – you want shrimp that is bite size
• Buttermilk – you can make your own version by adding 1 ½ teaspoons vinegar to the milk.  Let it stand for 2 minutes then stir and use as you would buttermilk.
• Cornstarch – this is to coat the shrimp for frying
• Garlic powder – for seasoning
• Salt and pepper – to taste
• Mayonnaise – your favorite brand
• Sweet chili sauce – found at most grocery stores or oriental groceries or order online
• Sriracha – if you like a bit of spice or use all sweet chili sauce
• Oil – for frying use a canola or vegetable oil
• Green onion – optional, for serving
• Skillet 

Tips:

• Make sure your shrimp are deveined and shelled.
• Don’t let the cornstarch get clumpy, brush off any pieces.
• Gently coat with the sauce.  The “breading” on the shrimp can slip off if not treated gently.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Bang Bang Shrimp

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound medium raw shrimp deveined and shelled
• ▢ ¾ cup buttermilk
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ¾ cup cornstarch
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon pepper
• ▢ ½ cup mayonnaise
• ▢ ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
• ▢ ¼ cup sriracha
• ▢ Green onions sliced
• ▢ Oil for frying

Instructions

• Heat one inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Mix the cornstarch, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Dredge the shrimp in the buttermilk, then in the cornstarch and place in the hot oil.
• Cook each side for 2 minutes, then remove and place on a paper towel to drain.
• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and sriracha.
• Place the shrimp on a plate and pour the sauce over it, making sure to coat.
• Serve with your favorite sides.