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Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe – Crispy, Creamy & Easy

Abby Marlow
This Bang Bang Shrimp is golden, crispy, and coated in a creamy sweet-spicy sauce. Perfect for beginners, it's quick, flavorful, and way better than takeout!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large or jumbo shrimp cleaned and deveined
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tbsp hot sauce e.g., Frank’s
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying

For the Sauce:

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce e.g., Frank’s
  • ½ tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, honey, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add egg, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Whisk until smooth.
  • Toss shrimp in the batter and set aside to absorb the flavors.
  • Place Panko breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Coat each shrimp in breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry shrimp 2 minutes per side until golden.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
  • Drizzle with bang bang sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

For the crispiest Bang Bang Shrimp, fry in small batches and avoid overcrowding. For a lighter twist, bake or air fry the shrimp and serve in lettuce wraps.
Nutrition(estimated per serving):
Calories: 420
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 24g
Sugar: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 560mg
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