Bang Bang Shrimp (Print Version)
Crispy breaded shrimp coated in a creamy spicy sauce with sweet chili and Sriracha flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Breading
04 - 1 cup cornstarch
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
→ Sauce
07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
→ For Frying
12 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
02 - Place cornstarch in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and panko breadcrumbs in a third.
03 - Dredge each shrimp in cornstarch, dip in egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside on a tray.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
05 - Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F.
06 - Fry the breaded shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
07 - Toss the fried shrimp with the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated.
08 - Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce hits that perfect sweet spot where heat and honey dance together
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, even if you are multitasking
02 -
- Do not skip the paper towel step or your breading will slide right off in the hot oil
- Let the fried shrimp drain for just 30 seconds before tossing in sauce or they will get soggy
03 -
- Buy the largest shrimp you can find, they shrink during cooking and smaller ones get lost in the breading
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling them on top